Republicans in Wisconsin Push for Impeachment of Liberal Supreme Court Justice to Preserve State Political Control

Republicans in Wisconsin are considering impeaching a newly seated liberal justice on the state’s Supreme Court, sparking concerns about the legitimacy of elections and democracy in the state. Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s victory in a high-stakes election earlier this year gave Democrats a majority on the court, which threatens the GOP’s control over state politics. The impeachment push aims to prevent the new liberal majority from throwing out Republican-drawn state legislative maps and legalizing abortion in Wisconsin. Democrats are planning a $4 million counteroffensive to pressure legislators who vote against Justice Protasiewicz’s service.