Episode 121: The Strife Over a Single State Supreme Court Seat

Earlier this year, the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history saw Janet Protasiewicz elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Craig Mastantuono about the impact of Justice Protasiewicz's election and Republican legislators' threat of impeaching her. They also discuss the role of judicial selection committees and how listeners can engage on state courts.

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Episode Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy

Episode Guest: Craig Mastantuono, Partner, Mastantuono, Coffee & Thomas

Links:

• "Why Republicans Could Impeach a Liberal Judge Before She’s Heard a Case," by Reid J. Epstein
• "Liberal judge’s Wisconsin supreme court race win shows a shake-up in US politics," by Sam Levine

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