Wisconsin GOP ‘insist’ Dem justice recuse in redistricting trial
Conservatives Demand Recusal of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice in Redistricting Trial
Conservatives in Wisconsin are making a bold move, demanding that the newest Supreme Court justice, Janet Protasiewicz, step down from the state’s redistricting trial. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, along with several Republican representatives, including Bryan Steil, Mike Gallagher, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Scott Fitzgerald, are calling for Protasiewicz’s recusal. Their argument stems from disparaging remarks she made in the past about the current districts and the campaign funds she received from the Democratic Party.
During her campaign last year, Protasiewicz boldly stated that the current congressional map in Wisconsin was “rigged” by Republicans and advocated for a review. This statement has not been forgotten by conservatives, who now question her impartiality in the redistricting trial.
Conservatives argue that the 2022 ruling, which established the current map, was fair and should be upheld. They believe that the precedent of “least change” should guide the decision-making process.
Lucas Vebber, deputy counsel for the Wisconsin Institute, expressed his concerns, stating, “Wisconsin’s current congressional map was proposed by Governor Evers and adopted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2022. Any attempt to revisit this ruling and once again alter Wisconsin’s Congressional districts is both procedurally improper and legally wrong.”
It remains to be seen how this demand for recusal will play out in the redistricting trial, but it is clear that conservatives are determined to ensure a fair and unbiased process.
How are conservatives arguing for the 2022 ruling, which established the current map, to be upheld in the redistricting trial
Conservatives in Wisconsin are calling for the recusal of Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz in the state’s redistricting trial. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, along with several Republican representatives, argue that Protasiewicz’s past remarks and campaign funds from the Democratic Party compromise her impartiality in the case.
During her campaign last year, Protasiewicz openly criticized the current congressional map in Wisconsin, claiming that it was “rigged” by Republicans and advocating for a review. These remarks have raised concerns among conservatives, who now question her ability to render a fair judgment in the redistricting trial.
Conservatives contend that the 2022 ruling, which established the current map, was fair and should be upheld. They argue that the principle of “least change” should guide the decision-making process, ensuring minimal disruption to the existing districts.
Lucas Vebber, deputy counsel for the Wisconsin Institute, expressed his concerns, stating that Wisconsin’s current congressional map was proposed by Governor Evers and adopted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2022. He asserts that any attempt to revisit this ruling and alter Wisconsin’s Congressional districts once again would be procedurally improper and legally wrong.
It remains to be seen how this demand for recusal will be addressed in the redistricting trial. However, conservatives are determined to ensure a fair and unbiased process, emphasizing the importance of an impartial judge in overseeing this crucial matter.
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