The Day's Word(s) -- Star Chamber

A court or group that engages in secret, harsh, or arbitrary procedures.

In searching for a good link to a modern-day Star Chamber, perhaps, a pic of the US Supreme Court (esp. in light of Bush v. Gore), I came across these clowns. You really have to wonder about those guys.

[Note: The original Star Chamber was a royal court that began in England in the Middle Ages. Cases were heard without juries. Under the early Stuart kings, it was known for its tyrannical judgments. The name came from the courtroom’s ceiling, which was painted with stars. Source: Bartleby.]