Tag #Judicial Appointments

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Spanish Judiciary Approves Judicial Career Reform with Reservations

Spain's General Council of the Judiciary unanimously approved a government plan to reform the judicial career, addressing concerns about the opposition system, increasing the number of judges, and resolving the interim status of hundreds of substitute judges, while expressing reservations about spec...

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: Musk vs. Soros

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st pits Republican Brad Schimel, backed by Elon Musk, against Democrat Susan Crawford, supported by George Soros. The race, costing millions and impacting decisions on abortion, union rights, and election law, is seen as a major post-2020 election indic...

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Milei Bypasses Congress, Appoints Controversial Judges to Argentina's Supreme Court

Argentine President Javier Milei temporarily appointed two Supreme Court judges by decree, including Judge Ariel Lijo who faces multiple accusations, bypassing Congress and sparking criticism for potentially undermining judicial independence.

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CGPJ to Decide on Contentious Supreme Court Appointments

The Spanish General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) will decide on Wednesday the appointments of four Supreme Court chamber presidents (Civil, Criminal, Social, and Contentious-Administrative), after a previous failed attempt to reach an agreement, with particular contention surrounding the Criminal...

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France's Constitutional Council Nomination Sparks Debate Over Qualifications

President Macron's nomination of Richard Ferrand to lead France's Constitutional Council sparks debate about prioritizing political affiliation over legal expertise and moral integrity in selecting judges for this key institution responsible for upholding the rule of law and fundamental rights.

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McConnell's Supreme Court Maneuvering: A Partisan Shift with Far-Reaching Consequences

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's unprecedented actions regarding Supreme Court nominations in 2016 and 2020, prioritizing political expediency over established norms, resulted in a 6-3 conservative majority with significant implications for American life, notably overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Schimel's Criticism of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Fuels Election Debate

In Wisconsin's April 1 Supreme Court election, Republican candidate Brad Schimel accused the court's liberal justices of being driven by emotion during an abortion case, drawing criticism and highlighting the election's significance for abortion rights, redistricting, and election laws.

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Milei Bypasses Senate, Appoints Supreme Court Justices by Decree

Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Ariel Lijo and Manuel García-Mansilla to the Supreme Court via decree, bypassing Senate approval due to vacancies left by Elena Highton de Nolasco and Juan Carlos Maqueda, sparking widespread criticism over their perceived political ties and stances.

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Partial Agreement Reached on Spanish Judicial Appointments

The Spanish General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) has agreed on the appointment of almost 40 high-ranking judicial officials, including the presidents of two Supreme Court chambers, but postponed decisions on two other key chambers due to ongoing negotiations between progressive and conservative g...

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Ferrand's Controversial Nomination to French Constitutional Council

Richard Ferrand's nomination to lead France's Constitutional Council faces strong opposition in Parliament due to ethical concerns, perceived lack of legal expertise, and his close ties to President Macron; the outcome remains uncertain, depending on votes in Senate committees.

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Spain's Constitutional Court to Review Annulment of Top Prosecutor's Promotion

The Spanish Constitutional Court will review the Supreme Court's annulment of Dolores Delgado's promotion to the highest rank in the prosecutor's office, citing a potential misuse of power by the attorney general in both this and a related case involving another prosecutor's promotion.

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Spain's New Judges: Debunking Myths of Wealth and Family Connections

Spain's 73rd judicial class, comprising 137 judges (67% women, average age 30), debunks myths: most lack family legal backgrounds, and 95% received parental financial support during their five-year preparation.

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