Will Republicans in Wisconsin impeach a liberal judge?

Sep. 18, 2023 Law

Wisconsin’s Republican lawmakers are threatening to impeach a state Supreme Court justice over redistricting, and attempting to oust the state's top election official.

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Credits

Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Robin Estrin

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