As GOP lawmakers have courts in their crosshairs, Utah’s chief justice urges against retribution
Judges “must be free to make decisions driven by the law and the facts and not based on who the litigants are," the Utah Supreme Court's chief justice told lawmakers.
Arkansas Supreme Court justices grill Chief Justice, each other in 3.5 hour marathon meeting
Members of the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Jan. 23) grilled each other in a three-and-a-half marathon meeting over the role of the Chief Justice and her administrative duties
California courts are underfunded, leading to delays in cases, chief justice says
California’s court system faces an ongoing budget crunch that has contributed to a shortage of judges and slowed the progress of cases, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court said Wednesday.
Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice defends judicial independence
Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.
Clement reelected as Michigan Supreme Court chief justice
In its first conference of 2025, members of the Michigan Supreme Court voted unanimously to retain Elizabeth Clement as the court’s chief justice. Clement was first elected chief justice in November 2022,
Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice defends judicial independence before legislature
SALT LAKE CITY — The Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court addressed judicial independence in a speech to state lawmakers. "I want to address what some might consider to be a tension between our two branches of government," Chief Justice Matthew Durrant said in his State of the Judiciary address to the Utah State Legislature.
Tensions rise as Utah court faces criticism from legislators
Chief Justice calls Utah a national model for judicial fairness and accountability during his State of the Judiciary address.
Kansas Supreme Court chief justice warns of ‘all-out crisis’ in access to legal services
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert told lawmakers Wednesday she was happy she wouldn’t be talking about how a disaster had upended court operations like she has in past years with the COVID-19 pandemic and a cybersecurity attack.
Chief justice delivers final State of the Judiciary before mandatory retirement
Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald delivered the State of the Judiciary address to a joint Senate-House legislative session Thursday.The address featured an opening mele and oli by Mohala Wahine, or Women ...
Outgoing Chief Justice: ‘We Can’t Just Assume We Have The Public’s Trust’
As he reaches Hawaiʻi's age limit to serve, Mark Recktenwald calls for more transparency “so the public can see what we are doing.” ...
SC Bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to Hear Plea Seeking Verification of EVMs
A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear a plea filed by former Haryana minister and five-time ...
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Mbenenge's Zondo subpoena: Sikhakhane questions ex-chief justice's role in sexual harassment complaint
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was recorded as being "not satisfied" by the first sexual harassment complaint levelled ...
Kansas Chief Justice focuses on 'justice gap' in annual speech to lawmakers
Chief Justice Marla Luckert said courts are finding ways to make courts accessible for those with fewer means in her State of ...
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Levin requests fresh extension to pick Supreme Court chief, citing claims against Amit
Ahead of Sunday deadline to appoint top court's president, justice minister asserts he can't convene committee to hold vote as this would 'contravene his conscience' The post Levin requests fresh ...
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State chief judge talks pretrial detention, judicial pay
The chief justice's State of the Judiciary address highlighted needs for salary increases, security and technology upgrades.
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Chief Justice Roberts takes center stage for Trump's high-stakes swearing-in for the second time
Donald Trump will be sworn in as President for his second term on. Chief Justice John Roberts will once again administer the ...