It actually would be allowed. I agree it's a questionable practice but it's long standing precedent that judges can hear cases which involve the party that appo

It actually would be allowed. I agree it's a questionable practice but it's long standing precedent that judges can hear cases which involve the party that appointed them, e.g. https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/769025/in-re-executive-office-of-the-president/ https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/769025/in-re-executive...