Tag #Judicial Independence

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Macedonian Parliament Issues No-Confidence Votes Against Judicial Council Members

The Macedonian Parliament issued no-confidence votes against five members of the Judicial Council on March 11th, prompting calls for their resignation and raising concerns about the judiciary's independence; the US Embassy is monitoring the situation for transparency, while the Constitutional Court ...

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Federal Judges Condemn Impeachment Threats Against Judges Ruling Against Trump

US Circuit Judges Richard Sullivan and Jeffrey Sutton criticized Republican threats to impeach judges who rule against President Trump, warning that such actions would undermine the appeals process and set a dangerous precedent for future judicial independence.

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Federal Judges Warn of Threats to Judicial Independence Amidst Political Attacks

Federal judges Jeffrey Sutton and Richard Sullivan voiced concerns Tuesday about increasing threats against the judiciary, linked to criticism from Elon Musk and Republican impeachment attempts against judges for rulings they oppose; the judges emphasized that such attacks undermine judicial indepen...

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Turkish Court Annuls Decree on Judicial Assistant Positions

Turkey's Constitutional Court annulled a presidential decree establishing judicial assistant positions, deeming it unconstitutional following a challenge by the Republican People's Party (CHP); the annulment will take effect in nine months, highlighting the court's emphasis on judicial independence.

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MAGA Activists Turn on Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett

MAGA activists are attacking Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, for recent rulings they see as disloyal to Trump, including a 5-4 decision against the Trump administration's attempt to avoid paying contractors, prompting online attacks and accusations of bias.

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Hungarian Judges Protest Government Interference

On February 18th-19th, 2024, approximately 3,000 Hungarian judges and court staff protested in Budapest against a government plan to link their salaries to the implementation of judicial reforms, raising concerns about political influence and the erosion of judicial independence.

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Italian Judicial Reform Raises Concerns About Independence

Italy's proposed judicial reform alters the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM) selection and disciplinary procedures, sparking concerns about judicial independence and potential government overreach. The changes include a 'tempered' lottery for CSM members and transferring disciplinary powers t...

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CJEU Advocate General Supports Complaint Against Poland Over Primacy of EU Law

The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued an opinion on March 11th, 2023, supporting the European Commission's complaint against Poland due to two rulings by the Polish Constitutional Tribunal in 2021 that prioritized Polish law over EU law, triggering a disput...

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Judges Warn of Increased Threats Amidst Attacks on Judicial Independence

Federal judges Richard Sullivan and Jeffrey Sutton warned of increased violent threats and calls for their impeachment following rulings against President Trump's allies; the situation highlights concerns about judicial independence and the need for stronger security measures for federal judges and ...

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A69 Highway Project Cancelled: Political Backlash Against Court Ruling

A French administrative court cancelled the A69 highway project, prompting outrage from government officials who criticized the court's decision, raising concerns about the judiciary's independence and the project's significant economic and environmental consequences.

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Erosion of Democratic Norms in the US

President Trump's actions, including pardoning January 6th rioters and his rhetoric, undermine the US rule of law, separation of powers, and human rights, jeopardizing American democracy and global stability.

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ABA Condemns Attacks on Judiciary, Cites Politicization and Intimidation

The American Bar Association condemned attacks on the judiciary by high-ranking officials, including calls for judges' impeachment based on their rulings, citing this as an effort to politicize the legal system and intimidate judges and legal professionals.

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