Senate Confirms Pam Bondi As Attorney General
Every Democrat, except for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, voted against Bondi’s nomination.
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North Carolina Supreme Court GOP Candidate ‘Seeks to Tilt the Playing Field in His Favor’
Today the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an extended version of its order blocking the certification of a race for a seat on its own bench, which included extended, scathing dissents from Democratic Justice Anita Earls and Republican Justice Richard Dietz.
Biden Vetoes Bill That Would Add 63 New Federal Judges Over Next Decade
President Joe Biden vetoed a bipartisan bill that would add 63 new federal judges over the next decade, explaining that the bill “fails to resolve key questions” about the allocation of judges and senior status judges.
Senate Confirmed Biden’s 235th Judge, Surpassing Trump’s First-Term Total
The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s 235th judge to a lifetime appointment on Friday evening, which would surpass the number of judicial vacancies that President-elect Donald Trump filled during his first term.
Why Is North Carolina’s State Supreme Court Race Still Undecided?
While the dust settles on the outcome of the presidential race, North Carolinians are still waiting to see who’ll sit on the state’s highest court.
5 Takeaways From This Year’s State Supreme Court Races
This year’s general election saw dozens of candidates win seats on state high courts.
Ex-Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro Suspended From Practicing Law in New York
The New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division suspended Kenneth Chesebro indefinitely in connection with his Georgia indictment.
5th Circuit Says Louisiana Can Dissolve 1992 Consent Decree for State Supreme Court
The nation’s most conservative appeals court ruled that Louisiana can dissolve a 1992 consent decree that was established to ensure fair representation on the state Supreme Court.
Pennsylvania Courts Will Expedite Appeals in 2024 Election Cases
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday that will expedite the appeals processes for 2024 election cases in commonwealth courts ahead of November.
Trump Supporter Matthew DePerno Drops Out of Michigan Supreme Court Race
A Michigan attorney and election-denying supporter of former President Donald Trump has ended his campaign for a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.