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Judges in Iowa would have discretion on victim restitution if a bill passes. It was inspired by a sex trafficking victim who killed the man she said had repeatedly raped
Delaware Gov. John Carney agreed that the “major political party” restriction is unconstitutional, because the restriction does not allow unaffiliated voters to serve on state courts.
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney has acknowledged that a provision splitting positions on Delaware's highest courts between Republicans and Democrats is unconstitutional. Under a proposed consent agreement filed in federal court Monday, Carney agreed that a “major-party” provision in Delaware’s constitution regarding appointments to the state’s three highest courts is unconstitutional.
Democratic Gov. John Carney has acknowledged a provision splitting positions on Delaware's highest courts between is unconstitutional.
The justices and judges did not have opponents; rather, voters were asked whether each should be retained for another six-year term.