he violated the court order to stop opening court sessions with christian prayer. in 2003 he was removed as chief justice for refusing to remove a 5300 pound statue of the ten commandments he installed in the state judicial building. it's very heavy. you can see it. after winning re-election moore defied a federal order and refused to allow same-sex marriages in his state eventually arguing the supreme court's decision was immoral and tier rannical. he was removed from the bench and paid for the remainder of his term. they found he failed to uphold the integrity of the court and failed to perform the duties. and his conduct brings the judicial office into disrepute. now that guy disgraced judge who brought his judicial office into disrepute could be a u.s. senator.