Avery v. Wisconsin

Avery v. Wisconsin was a legal case in 1972 where the U.S. Supreme Court decided that the government cannot randomly assign defendants to judges, especially if it can cause bias or unfairness. In this case, Avery challenged the Wisconsin system of assigning cases, arguing it violated his Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial. The Court ruled that uniform, random case assignment helps maintain impartiality and public confidence in the justice system, emphasizing that fair procedures are essential for upholding constitutional rights.