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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Supreme Court's Impact on Elections: Fact-checking Claims, Ballot Exclusions, and Reshaping 2024"

Prominent Republicans have criticized the Colorado Supreme Court for their ruling that former President Donald Trump is ineligible for office, referring to the justices as "unelected." However, this claim is inaccurate as Colorado supreme court justices are initially appointed by governors but then face retention elections where voters decide whether to keep them for a subsequent 10-year term. All seven justices on the court were appointed by Democratic governors, and six of them have won statewide retention elections.

via CNN|

#colorado-supreme-court #donald-trump #gop

law-and-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Mississippi Supreme Court Invalidates Appointment of Unelected Judges in Jackson

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that the state legislature's attempt to create four unelected special circuit court judges in Hinds County is unconstitutional. The court upheld the creation of a single inferior court in Jackson's Capitol Complex Improvement District. The justices agreed with resident plaintiffs' argument that the creation of these unelected judges violated the state's constitution, which requires circuit judges to be elected. However, the court emphasized that the chief justice has the authority to appoint temporary special judges in cases of emergencies or overcrowded dockets.

via Mississippi Free Press|

#constitutional-violation #hb-1020 #judicial-appointments