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January 29, 2026

Anna St. John: Unfit and Unqualified for A Lifetime Judicial Appointment

If confirmed, Anna St. John will take on a powerful role — one which entrusts her with the duty to fairly uphold the rule of law. But is it possible for St. John to preside over a courtroom without bias? Or was she nominated by the Trump administration precisely because she spent nearly two decades shielding powerful corporations from accountability when they hurt people?

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March 13, 2025

Trump Hasn’t Nominated New Judges Yet, But Voters Already Distrust Them

Written by Zack Ford Senior Manager, Press and Editorial Communications As the second Trump administration bombards us with illegal activity, we are relying on the courts to hold the line…

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March 31, 2026

State of Justice: March 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

Alaska Alaska Supreme Court considers limits of executive and legislative power, including on abortion The Alaska Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving the state constitution’s confinement clause, which requires that “[b]ills for appropriations…

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March 31, 2026

State of Justice: March 2026 Cases in the Courts

Executive Power and Civil Liberties Alabama Jennings v. Smith The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that a state law allowing police officers to stop and question people they reasonably suspect of criminal activity…

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March 31, 2026

State of Justice: March 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Shortlist forwarded to Hawaii Gov. Josh Green for chief justice vacancy Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) announced the five finalists the Judicial Selection Committee sent him to fill the chief justice vacancy left by Mark…

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March 31, 2026

State of Justice: March 2026 Ethics Update

Kentucky House won’t act on impeachment petitions against Supreme Court justice, school official Kentucky House lawmakers are ending impeachment proceedings against state supreme court Justice Pamela Goodwine. After Justice Goodwine was elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court…

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February 28, 2026

State of Justice: February 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

Alaska Alaska Supremes want input on how to fix Grand Jury rights controversy In Alaska, the grand jury’s rights to investigate and indict public officials for corruption or wrongdoing are hotly…

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February 28, 2026

State of Justice: February 2026 Cases in the Courts

Consumer Protection Washington Scott v. Amazon.com, Inc. A unanimous Washington Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed wrongful death lawsuits against Amazon for advertising a series of products in conjunction…

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February 28, 2026

State of Justice: February 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Gov. Polis fills a vacancy on the Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart retired from the Colorado Supreme Court on January 5, 2026. To fill Hart’s seat on the…

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February 28, 2026

State of Justice: February 2026 Ethics Updates

Illinois Supreme Court sued over the removal of state judge In December 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court temporarily filled vacancies with retired judges on the Cook County Circuit Court through December 2026. One…

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January 31, 2026

State of Justice: January 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

Alabama Alabama Supreme Court considers whether police can demand ID The Alabama Supreme Court is reviewing Pastor Michael Jennings’ case against the city of Childersburg and the Childersburg police. Jennings was watering his…

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January 31, 2026

State of Justice: January 2026 Cases in the Courts

Criminal Justice Colorado In re People v. Camp and In re People v. Simons The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that municipalities may not impose sentences pursuant to their own criminal codes that…

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January 31, 2026

State of Justice: January 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Delaware Supreme Court justice will retire in July Justice Karen Valihura notified Gov. Matt Meyer (D) that she will not seek reappointment for her seat on the Delaware Supreme Court. Valihura’s last…

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January 31, 2026

State of Justice: January 2026 Ethics Update

In October 2025, a Louisville attorney who is also a local Republican Party official filed an impeachment petition against Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine. The complaint alleges that Goodwine should have…

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Anna St. John: Unfit and Unqualified for A Lifetime Judicial Appointment

Trump Hasn’t Nominated New Judges Yet, But Voters Already Distrust Them

State of Justice: March 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: March 2026 Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: March 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: March 2026 Ethics Update

State of Justice: February 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: February 2026 Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: February 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: February 2026 Ethics Updates

State of Justice: January 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: January 2026 Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: January 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: January 2026 Ethics Update

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