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Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz? Here’s what’s missing from debate
Recent talk of impeaching a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has ignored the actual process of removal for an ethics violation, which requires a two-thirds Assembly vote. Wisconsin Republican leaders have…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Emails Detail Chaotic First Week of Liberal Control
Justices clashed publicly over rules changes and firing top administrator, but new records highlight key conflict over how quickly court business should move. Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom.…
Justice Janet Protasiewicz Sworn Into the Wisconsin Supreme Court; Court Flips to Liberal Control
On Tuesday, Justice Janet Protasiewicz was sworn into the Wisconsin Supreme Court amongst hundreds of supporters in the state Capitol, happy to see the court shift from a conservative majority…
Judge Janet Protasiewicz Wins
Janet Protasiewicz, a judge on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, has won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Janet Protasiewicz, defeated conservative Dan Kelly, by 11 percentage points.…
Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ‘Fractured Opinions’ Leave State Without Clear Guidance
Democrats hope if Janet Protasiewicz defeats Dan Kelly, past conservative decisions lacking a clear rationale will be easier for a liberal court to overturn. By Matthew DeFour Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin…
Judge Janet Protasiewicz is my Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
It’s campaign season again in Wisconsin, and forgive me if you’ve heard this one before, but the stakes could not be higher in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election. In…
A Vote for Judge Everett Mitchell for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Equals Positive Change
Over the next two years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will make decisions that deeply impact all of our lives. Abortion rights, voting rights and safe drinking water are all on…
Judge Everett Mitchell is Running for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell presides over the Juvenile Division in Branch Four and is a candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Judge Mitchell is a graduate of Morehouse…
Judge Everett Mitchell: Too Legit to Quit
To know me, is to know that I have an opinion. I am thankful that I chose a career that values opining on issues, as it allows me to truly…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Votes on Redistricting Maps
When it comes to redistricting, making a map that is fair and pleases everyone is hard to do. It’s a problem that plagues cities and states alike and the road…