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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Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy

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

Link: "Why Republicans Could Impeach a Liberal Judge Before She’s Heard a Case," by Reid J. Epstein

Link: "Liberal judge’s Wisconsin supreme court race win shows a shake-up in US politics," by Sam Levine

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