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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"The GOP's State Supreme Court Packing Leads to Consequences, Arizona Abortion Ban Threatens Republican Lawmakers"

Republican governors in Arizona and Florida have strategically expanded and packed their state supreme courts with conservative justices, leading to recent controversial abortion rulings. In Arizona, the court reinstated a Civil War-era abortion law, while in Florida, the court allowed a new, stricter six-week ban to go into effect and permitted a proposed constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights to appear on the November ballot. These decisions reflect the impact of court-packing on state supreme courts and the potential consequences for abortion rights.

via The Washington Post|

#abortion-rights #arizona #judicial-activism

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Conservative Victories in US Supreme Court Shape Pennsylvania's Fall Election

The conservative majority in the US Supreme Court has become a key issue in Pennsylvania's fall election, with the Democrat candidate for an open seat on the state's Supreme Court warning that the court poses a threat to federally protected rights. The campaign reflects the growing political polarization in the courts, as advocates on both sides recognize the importance of controlling the courts at every level. The dominant theme in this year's state Supreme Court contest is abortion rights, following the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Democrat candidate frequently targets the US Supreme Court in his campaign, while his Republican opponent accuses him of hypocrisy.

via Yahoo News|

#conservative-majority #election #judicial-activism