AD“Such a system assumes, without foundation, that Republicans and Democrats are monolithic in their judicial views and that their political views will control their decision-making,” Adams said in his brief to the Supreme Court. We just have judges in this country.”A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit struck down the provision, but Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) wants the Supreme Court to reverse. For more than 120 years, Delaware’s Constitution has required a politically balanced judiciary.”ADThe 3rd Circuit panel agreed that the Delaware courts do a good job. It took note of Supreme Court precedents that said politics may not play a role in the hiring and firing of most government workers.

Source: Washington Post December 06, 2019 21:00 UTC