Dan O’Donnell uses the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s extraordinary session decision to explain the dangers of judicial activism and the importance of judicial elections Read More Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse
Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse
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Winners And Losers In Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Extraordinary Session Laws
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By M.D. Kittle — In a ruling solidifying the authority of the First Branch, the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday vacated a liberal lower court’s decision declaring unconstitutional the Republican-controlled Legislature’s “extraordinary” session in December. Read More Winners And Losers In Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Extraordinary Session Laws
MacIver News Minute: Breathtaking Chaos Caused By Activist Dane County Judge
By Chris Rochester -
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Another liberal activist Dane County judge has struck down conservative laws, these ones passed in December’s extraordinary session. That’s hardly a surprise considering that court’s propensity for injecting itself into duly passed legislation. But what’s truly breathtaking is the chaos that Judge Richard Niess’ decision caused – particularly because he chose not to stay his decision pending appeal, giving the judge’s liberal comrade Gov. Tony Evers a chance to take full advantage of the chaos. Read More MacIver News Minute: Breathtaking Chaos Caused By Activist Dane County Judge
Dane County Court’s New Level of Judicial Activism Throws Wisconsin Into Chaos
By Chris Rochester -
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In two jaw-dropping decisions last week, a liberal Dane County Judge recklessly overturned last December’s extraordinary session laws, a move that could invalidate hundreds of other laws passed during extraordinary session over the decades by both parties. Read More Dane County Court’s New Level of Judicial Activism Throws Wisconsin Into Chaos
No Weekend Stay – Deadlines Set For Next Week In Wisconsin’s Extraordinary Court Battle
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Hundreds of laws and dozens of appointments remain in jeopardy over the weekend as Dane County ruling still in effect. Read More No Weekend Stay – Deadlines Set For Next Week In Wisconsin’s Extraordinary Court Battle