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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

“8 Supreme Court Justices in Mexico to Resign Ahead of Contentious Election; All but three of the country’s Supreme Court justices announced they would quit rather than partake in the controversial elections mandated by a judicial overhaul”: Natalie Kitroeff and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega of The New York Times have this report, along with an article headlined “Mexico Passes Bill Barring Legal Challenges to Constitutional Changes; The bill has drawn criticism from legal scholars who say it would bulldoze any judicial oversight of constitutional matters.”

Posted at 9:50 PM by Howard Bashman



“From Wachtell To The White House To The Federal Bench: Judge Kenneth Lee; A judge on the Ninth Circuit since 2019, Judge Lee extols the virtues of public service, building relationships, and the United States of America.” David Lat has posted online this new episode of his “Original Jurisdiction” podcast.

Posted at 2:50 PM by Howard Bashman



“Hawaii Takes Aim at the Supreme Court’s Most Chaotic Gun Rights Ruling. Can the Aloha State defy the Roberts court on a controversial Second Amendment decision? They may soon find out.” Matt Ford of The New Republic has this report.

Posted at 1:06 PM by Howard Bashman