Judicial

Unveiling the Power of Judicial Candidates on the 2024 Illinois Primary Election Ballot

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Chicago, Illinois – The upcoming 2024 Illinois primary election features a ballot filled with judicial candidates. While these races may not capture the same attention as the top positions, experts emphasize the importance of researching and considering every candidate. Judicial seats hold significant power and impact the lives of citizens in various legal matters. According to Alejandra Cancino, a senior reporter for Injustice Watch, judicial elections often go unnoticed and their inner workings remain elusive until one becomes involved in the system. Cancino highlights the extensive responsibilities of judges, who preside over traffic court, criminal … Read more

U.S. Judicial Conference Takes Action to Curb “Judge-Shopping” Amid Public Backlash

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Judicial Conference recently issued new guidance that aims to make “judge-shopping” more difficult in the federal judiciary, following criticism from prominent Republicans in Congress. This term refers to the practice of conservative lawyers strategically selecting judges with similar ideologies for their cases. The guidance, approved on Tuesday, emphasizes that the new policies should not limit a court’s authority or discretion. Instead, they provide ways for courts to align their case assignment practices with the long-standing policy of random case assignment. The objective is to crack down on lawyers who engage in … Read more

Powerful and Often Overlooked: The Impact of Judicial Elections on Illinois

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CHICAGO, Illinois – As voters head to the polls for the Illinois primary election, experts urge them to pay attention to the judicial candidates on the ballot. While these races often fly under the radar compared to other high-profile races, they hold significant power that can impact individuals’ lives. Judicial seats handle a wide range of cases, from traffic violations to criminal matters, personal injury lawsuits to contested wills, evictions, discrimination cases, and even the constitutionality of laws. The Illinois Supreme Court race is particularly significant this election cycle. In the Democratic primary, there is … Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two Successful Lawyers to Judicial Positions in Seminole and Sarasota Counties

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Sanford, FL – Two lawyers with proven track records have recently been appointed as judges in Seminole and Sarasota Counties, respectively, by Governor Ron DeSantis. These appointments come as replacements for judges who have been promoted from county courts to circuit courts. In Seminole County, Sylvia Grunor, a former donor to Governor DeSantis’ presidential campaign, has been granted the position. Grunor, who hails from Sanford, has a long history in the legal field. She was interviewed by the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission in 2016 and previously ran for the trial bench in 2000. Grunor … Read more