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Governor fills judicial openings
July 27 - ATLANTA - In addition to appointing Judge Verda Colvin to fill a vacancy on the Georgia Supreme Court, Governor Brian Kemp made five more court appearances last week.Colvin will fill the position created by the resignation of…
Senate Takes Action on Two Judicial Appointments
The Hawaii State Senate took action on the two pending court appointments in its second special session in 2021 on Thursday. The first action the Senate took was to approve the appointment of Leslie Maloian to the First District…
Poland’s president changes tune on judicial reform amid row with EU
In a clear change of tone, Poland's President Andrzej Duda said on Friday that his country would have to amend its law on disciplining judges, which has sparked an escalating battle with Brussels over the rule of law.Duda commented on…
Another legal challenge filed over judicial appointments | Government & Politics
HELENA, Montana (AP) - Another legal challenge has been filed over a new law that abolishes the Judiciary Nominations Committee and allows the governor of Montana to fill vacant judicial posts directly between elections.Two former…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp fills judicial openings | State
ATLANTA - In addition to appointing Judge Verda Colvin to fill a vacancy on the Georgia Supreme Court,…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp fills judicial openings | News
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Pakistan rejects US report criticising country’s judicial system – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday rejected statements made against its judicial system in a recent US report, making it clear that its courts carry out their functions independently and in accordance with the constitution.
"We strongly…
Ask Civics 101: How Do Judicial Appointments And Elections Work?
Today's Ask Civics 101 Question: How Do Judicial Appointments and Elections Work? Read on or listen to this short podcast episode for the answer.Do you have a question for the Civics 101 team?…
US State Dept criticises Pakistan’s judicial system Govt, other stakeholders influence judiciary
Washington Observer Report
The US State Department has portrayed Pakistan's judiciary in extremely negative terms, stating that the country's judicial system theoretically functions independently of the executive branch, but the…
GOP vows to halt Biden judicial nominees if it takes Senate
Top Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee will pause President Biden's appointment of federal judges if they recapture a majority in 2022, several told The Post.
"If the Republicans recapture the Senate, I will…