Congressman Jack Brooks women;" he went on to say that "I am not going to ignore that, no matter how much flak I get from women's libbers." While under federal sentencing guidelines Ms. Mast's sentence would have been between four and five years in prison, Judge Hauk sentenced Ms. Mast to two years in prison. When the United States attorney objected to Judge Hauk's departure from the sentencing guidelines arguing that Ms. Mast had shown no remorse for her crimes and that there had been no evidence that Ms. Mast's boyfriend had exercised undue influence over her, despite the complete absence of any evidentiary support, Judge Hauk replied that Ms. Mast committed her crimes because she moved in with her boyfriend and enjoyed sex with him! Judge Hauk added that such male dominance over women has "happened throughout the centuries and nobody can convince me otherwise." This complaint is intended not only to focus on the gender bias which was exhibited by Judge Hauk during the course of that May 9, 1989 sentencing hearing but to also address certain racist statements and innuendos made by Judge Hauk during that hearing. Evidently referring to Mr. Jackson, and the apparent locale of some of the activities relevant to the case against Mast, Judge Hauk stated that he has "a hard time believing there were not drugs involved, arising as it did over there in Oakland, in the Black surroundings. We cannot kid ourselves, that's where drugs are passed around and where violence arises." Additionally, Judge Hauk justified his lenient sentencing by stating that "it seems to me this is a girl whose life could be saved and could still be a great asset to the community, to her race, if you will, but I don't want to get into that;" Ms. Mast is Caucasian. In addition to the events of the hearing on May 9, 1989, there have been many other instances reported which reflect on Judge Hauk's sexist, racist and homophobic attitudes. In one incident which was reported in the Los Angeles Times in connection with a sex discrimination suit conducted in Judge Hauk's courtroom, Judge Hauk remarked that women "have a monthly problem which upsets them emotionally and we all know that." In another instance he was reported to have stated that he deplored the immigration of "faggots from Cuba." Congressman Jack Brooks While Judge Hauk has not, to our knowledge, been convicted of a crime, nor engaged in acts of treason, it is our contention that he is incapable of administering justice in an even handed manner. As such, we are requesting your investigation into his fitness and competence to continue in his current post. In addition to the foregoing, we are requesting that the House Judiciary Committee consider the establisment of a commission to study gender and racial bias within the federal courts. The establishment of a Task Force on Gender Bias in the Federal Courts is a necessary precursor to the process of seeking the mitigation and ultimate elimination of gender and racial biasin our federal judicial system. Honorable Robert W. Kastenmeier U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Re: Follow-Up to June 13, 1989 Hearing Dear Congressman Kastenmeier: I Thank you, again, for having allowed me the opportunity of testifying before your Subcommittee on June 13, 1989. recently communicated with Mr. Michael Remington with respect to possible follow-up issues. I am particularly interested in reviewing with you the possibility of the creation of a task force or commission to investigate and analyze the issue of gender bias in the federal courts. I will appreciate your feedback on this suggestion and would like to work together with you and your staff on this crucial issue. In addition to the foregoing, I am writing this letter with respect to the June 12, 1989 letter which I received from Congressman Jack Brooks, a copy of which letter the Congressman sent to you; the letter informed me that he had forwarded California Women Lawyers' complaint about Judge Hauk to you for disposition by your Subcommittee. Under the 1980 Act, our current course will be limited to the Circuit-based system; our Complaint filed with the Ninth Circuit's chief judge has been accepted and we are awaiting disposition. As such, please disregard our correspondence which had been directed to Congressman Brooks and forwarded to you by his offices. E\WP50\DATA\CWL\KASTEMME.LTR AFFILIATES Back Women Lawyers Association at Los Ameries, Inc Buite County û omen Lawyers and Judges, Commaier on V omen Lau vert. Jatia Clara County Bar. Fresno County U omra Lawyers Honorable Robert W. Kastenmeier Page 2 Again, thank you for your interest and concern; I am available to discuss with you, or your staff, with greater specificity, the issue of gender bias. There are several national women's bar associationd and national women's judicial associations which would likewise welcome the opportunity of participating in any discussions relating to this topic. COMPLAINT FORM JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CLERK, UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS. P.O. BOX SEE RULE 2(e) FOR THE NUMBER OF COPIES REQUIRED FOR FILING. 3. SEE ATTACHMENT #1 c/o Janice Kamenir-Reznik 15456 Ventura Boulevard, 5th Floor Daytime telephone: (213 872-2900 or (916) 441-3703 Judge or magistrate complained about Judge A. Andrew Hauk United States District Court Central District of California "JUDICIAL DO NOT PUT Does this complaint concern the behavior of the judge or magistrate in a particular lawsuit or lawsuits? Kx) Yes () No SEE ATTACHMENT 2 If "yes" give the following information about each lawsuit (use the reverse side if there is more than one): If a party, give the name, address, and telephone number of your lawyer. Docket numbers of any appeals to the Ninth Circuit: Not known yet. 4. Have you filed any lawsuits against the judge or magistrate? () Yes (xx) No If yes, give the following information about each lawsuit (use the reverse side if there is more than one: (continued on next page) |