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Newsweekpolitics40 days ago
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht Registers as Independent
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht announced on May 12, 2026, that he is switching his registration from Democrat to independent, citing what he called the party's growing acquiescence to antisemitism. The move changes the court's partisan balance from a 5-2 Democrati…
msnbc.compolitics41 days ago
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht Leaves Democratic Party
Justice David Wecht announced he is no longer registered with any political party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism that has moved into the mainstream of the Democratic Party. The longtime jurist, who won retention in November 2025, made the statement in his perso…
Reasonpolitics45 days agoUpdated
Chief Justice Roberts: Supreme Court Justices Are Not Political Actors
Chief Justice John Roberts told a conference of judges and lawyers that Supreme Court justices decide cases based on the law rather than policy preferences. His remarks came amid low public confidence in the court and recent criticism from President Trump. Justice Neil Gorsuch se…
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Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Gorsuch Discuss Supreme Court Independence
Chief Justice John Roberts told judges and lawyers that Supreme Court justices are not political actors and that decisions follow the Constitution even when unpopular. Justice Neil Gorsuch separately rebuffed any suggestion of loyalty to the appointing president and said the cour…
Washington Examinerpolitics48 days ago
Amy Coney Barrett Discusses Public Views of Supreme Court Partisanship at Book Event
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at a book tour event, arguing that perceptions of the court as partisan are inaccurate and not supported by data. She criticized media portrayals and shared experiences from her time as a law professor. The event occurred at the Georg…
winnipegfreepress.comworld48 days ago
Philippine Supreme Court Voids Former President's Firing of Deputy Ombudsman
The Philippine Supreme Court has voided a former president's dismissal of a deputy ombudsman, ruling that the action exceeded presidential authority. The decision, issued in January 2026 and released publicly last week, stems from a 2018 firing related to an investigation into un…