Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain

[ad_1] Justice Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court said on Thursday that she would not seek a fourth term next year, setting up another heated contest for majority control of the closely divided court. Justice Walsh Bradley is one of the four liberals on Wisconsin’s highest court; the three remaining justices are conservative. Justice Walsh Bradley, 73, has served on the court since 1995. In a statement, she cited her long tenure on the court — 29 years — and her desire to continue a commitment to public…

Florida Supreme Court Greenlights Abortion Ballot Initiative Amidst 15-Week Ban Validation

The Florida Supreme Court rules to uphold the state’s 15-week abortion ban while allowing a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights to appear on the November ballot. Get the latest updates on this developing story. [ad_1] The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state constitutional amendment that would limit government intervention in abortion procedures across Florida meets the necessary requirements to appear on ballots this November, and at the same time upheld Florida’s 15-week abortion ban. The court, which usually issues decisions on Thursdays, issued the rulings in a pair…