A retirement created a Chief Justice vacancy in Kansas, prompting discussion of who holds final decision power for judicial appointments.
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The latest in this situation
- AG Kobach issued a cease-and-desist letter related to Bluestem Kansas.
- Laura Kelly appointed Stacey Donovan to the bench, while Eric Rosen was listed as a Supreme Court Justice candidate.
- Kris Kobach, the Attorney General of Kansas, is using a recent homicide in Kearny County to advocate for stricter immigration enforcement policies.
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What happened
A retirement created a Chief Justice vacancy in Kansas, prompting discussion of who holds final decision power for judicial appointments.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Laura Kelly appointed Stacey Donovan to the bench, while Eric Rosen was listed as a Supreme Court Justice candidate.Sub-event
- 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
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Kansas
state of the United States of America