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"Ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Silent on Impeachment Inquiry Participants"
politics2 years ago

"Ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Silent on Impeachment Inquiry Participants"

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser refused to disclose the names of the other two former justices who are reviewing the possible impeachment of current Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Prosser called the lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous" and stated that the group met once but operates independently and not as a governmental body. The liberal watchdog group American Oversight sued, claiming that the group of justices violated the open meetings law by not allowing the public to attend their meetings. The judge has set a hearing for October 19 to further investigate the matter.

"Supreme Court Denies Lawsuit to Halt Janet Protasiewicz's Impeachment"
politics2 years ago

"Supreme Court Denies Lawsuit to Halt Janet Protasiewicz's Impeachment"

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit seeking to block any attempt by the state Legislature to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, a new member of the court. Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about Protasiewicz's impartiality in hearing redistricting lawsuits, as she previously criticized the GOP-drawn maps during her campaign. The lawsuit argued that proceeding with impeachment would violate the constitutional rights of voters who elected Protasiewicz, but the court's decision not to hear the case means the impeachment possibility remains.