AfD-linked lawyer Imgart becomes Bavarian constitutional judge despite racism allegations

Rüdiger Imgart, a lawyer whose local AfD chapter attempted to expel him in 2016 over alleged radical views and racism, has been appointed as a constitutional judge in Bavaria. The failed expulsion and subsequent appointment raise questions about judicial vetting processes and political influence in the Bavarian judiciary. The development is notable for its implications on judicial independence and political polarization in Germany.

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