Phillips heralds Wisconsin Supreme Court order to put him on ballot: ‘Thank goodness’
Democratic presidential primary candidate Dean Phillips on Friday celebrated the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s order to put the Badger State on the Democratic primary ballot. “Thankfully, democracy is protected by the judiciary, because political parties are eroding democracy right before our eyes,” Phillips said. Said in a post on Platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Continue […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to take up Gov. Evers’s lawsuit against GOP lawmakers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican-controlled state Legislature for interfering with basic government functions. The court’s liberal majority agreed to hear the case. Three conservative justices dissented. Oral argument is scheduled for April 17th. Associated Press reported. The court agreed to immediately consider only one […]
Supreme Court refuses to block West Point from considering race in admission decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied a request to prevent the United States Military Academy at West Point from using race as a factor in admissions decisions. A court ruled in June that universities, with the exception of the U.S. Military Academy, can no longer practice affirmative action. The high court said the university […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court orders Dean Phillips added to primary ballot
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that state election officials must include leading presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on the state’s Democratic primary ballot. In a unanimous ruling, the court ruled that the bipartisan Presidential Selection Commission, which is responsible for approving candidates for the April 2 Wisconsin primary, put President Biden’s name on […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Gov. Evers’ suit against GOP Legislature
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a lawsuit by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers against the Republican-controlled state Legislature. Evers’ lawsuit alleges that lawmakers are interfering with basic functions of state government. The court’s clear ideological divide was evident in its ruling, with four liberal justices siding with Evers and a conservative minority of […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Dean Phillips must be allowed on state’s primary ballot
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ordered election officials to include presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on the state’s Democratic primary ballot. The unanimous ruling argued that Democrats on the bipartisan presidential search committee should have discussed Phillips’ participation. The court’s decision means a leading candidate will appear on the April 2 primary ballot […]
Supreme Court Declines To Block West Point’s Race-Based Admissions Program
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday refused to block the U.S. Military Academy from implementing a race-based admissions program that was being challenged by anti-affirmative action groups. In September 2023, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) won the landmark case SFFA v. Harvard University, which most recently ruled that universities’ race-based admissions practices are unconstitutional. did. […]
Supreme Court allows West Point to continue using race as a factor in admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has allowed West Point to continue considering race in its admissions process as litigation over its policies continues. Judges on Friday rejected an emergency appeal to force changes to West Point’s admissions process. The order, issued without any notable opposition, comes as the U.S. Military Academy is deciding who […]
Oregon Supreme Court stops 10 GOP lawmakers from running for re-election, siding with Democrat’s ballot ban
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Gov. Lee names successor to retiring Tennessee Supreme Court justice
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday the selection of Mary L. Wagner to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court. The Republican governor nominated Wagner, a circuit court judge in Shelby County, which includes Memphis. This seat is currently held by Judge Roger Page, who is scheduled to retire on August 31st. Tennessee […]