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Denying Shirley Abrahamson an injunction that would restore her to the position of Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court...

... U.S. District Judge James Peterson found no irreparable harm because the new Chief Justice Patience Roggensack is "not consolidating power in any ruthless way."

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JackOfVA म्हणाले...

Shirley, You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run

lemondog म्हणाले...

Peterson said he sees no signs of Roggensack making any wholesale changes to the court's functions as chief justice. "She's not consolidating power in any ruthless way," Peterson said..

And if Patience was consolidating power in a ruthless way what would be an example?

Big Mike म्हणाले...

Maybe if Abrahamson was respectful to her fellow justices she could get her old job back.

Gusty Winds म्हणाले...

This is awesome, but what does the lack ruthless power consolidation have to do with it?

The voters approved a constitutional amendment, which is now certified. Done.

mccullough म्हणाले...

She can now appeal. It should be interesting

Gusty Winds म्हणाले...

lemondog said...

And if Patience was consolidating power in a ruthless way what would be an example?

Tire slashing.

Not inviting Shirley to an all Justice Party at the Roggensack residence.

Loud laughter and cheering being heard from Prosser's office.

Spearing a dead fish to her desk...

Posting copies of the State v. Gonzales on the walls of the women's bathroom...

BarrySanders20 म्हणाले...

What would be an example?

The way Shirley ran things.

Gusty Winds म्हणाले...

I don't understand why Shirley names her fellow Justices in the lawsuit. She should just sue the voters of Wisconsin that approved the amendment.

Gusty Winds म्हणाले...

From the Green Bay Gazette May 12.

"I am a staunch proponent of a fair, impartial, neutral and non-partisan judiciary to achieve the ideal of justice," Abrahamson said in the filing...

I wonder if judges laugh out loud or just roll their eyes when they read such obvious bullshit.

Rob म्हणाले...

Of course she's not being hasty about consolidating power. Her name is Patience.

Thorley Winston म्हणाले...

This is awesome, but what does the lack ruthless power consolidation have to do with it?

My understanding is that Judge Peterson ruled on Justice Abrahamson’s motion for a preliminary inunction to prevent Justice Patience from assuming the role of Chief Justice. Generally courts do not like to grant injunctions before the merits of the case are decided unless the party requesting the injunction can show that they would be severely or irreparably harmed while the court was deciding the matter.

Gusty Winds म्हणाले...

From the soft pedal Milwaukee Journal article:

At another point, he downplayed how Abrahamson's attorney characterized Roggensack's running of the court over the last two weeks.

"When you say she's consolidating power — this isn't North Korea," Peterson said.


So the claim of ruthless power consolidation came from an accusation laid down by Abrahamson's lawyer. The North Korea analogy from the judge seems to be a spank down.

MikeR म्हणाले...

Hard to understand this case. Don't laws take effect as soon as they are passed, unless they say otherwise? So starting right now, the Chief Justice is chosen by vote. Can't they vote whenever they want, unless the law say otherwise? For instance, couldn't they change their minds next month and pick a different Chief Justice?

James Pawlak म्हणाले...

I am surprised! A Federal Judge not overturning the will of the People.

Ignorance is Bliss म्हणाले...

MikeR said...

For instance, couldn't they change their minds next month and pick a different Chief Justice?

No. The amendment specifies a two year term of office. The old constitutional text did not have a term of office, so Abrahamson stopped being the chief justice the instant the amendment was certified, whether a new chief was voted in or not.

Fabi म्हणाले...

But Garage said he voted for the Chief Justice! lol

lemondog म्हणाले...

For instance, couldn't they change their minds next month and pick a different Chief Justice?

According to Wiki a majority vote for CJ is for a 2 year term.

furious_a म्हणाले...

And if Patience was consolidating power in a ruthless way what would be an example?

Choking Justice Bradley to free up a seat on the Bench.

Mike Sylwester म्हणाले...

Since Shirley's lawsuit is absurd, Judge Peterson should have ended his decision with a smiley face.

:-)

Danno म्हणाले...

furious_a said...
And if Patience was consolidating power in a ruthless way what would be an example?

"Choking Justice Bradley to free up a seat on the Bench."

I think since North Korea has already been mentioned by the federal judge, maybe having Abrahamson executed by antiaircraft gun for dozing at some earlier judicial proceedings might be appropriate.

kcom म्हणाले...
ही टिप्पणी लेखकाना हलविली आहे.
kcom म्हणाले...

"I think since North Korea has already been mentioned by the federal judge, maybe having Abrahamson executed by antiaircraft gun for dozing at some earlier judicial proceedings might be appropriate."

If John Roberts did that to Justice Bader Ginsburg (perhaps for getting tipsy) would that be an example of Ruthlessly consolidating power?

Fabi म्हणाले...

'Ruthlessly'. Very clever, kcom.

Largo म्हणाले...

kcom: Kudos!

Bay Area Guy म्हणाले...

Q: Surely, you must consider this a legal setback in your attempt to recapture your position as Chief Justice, don't you?

SA: I certainly don't - and don't call me Shirley.