A retirement created a Chief Justice vacancy in Kansas, prompting discussion of who holds final decision power for judicial appointments.
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Updated Jul 14
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A retirement created a Chief Justice vacancy in Kansas, prompting discussion of who holds final decision power for judicial appointments.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Laura Kelly appointed a new district court judge in Kansas.Sub-event
- A professor is tracking the dynamics of judicial elections in Kansas.Sub-event
- Attorney General Kobach defends the state of Kansas against judicial overreach.Sub-event
Kansas faces a Chief Justice vacancy following a retirement, prompting discussion of judicial appointment power.1 source