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Robert Peck

May 5, 2015

DOJ moves to dismiss Abrahamson’s lawsuit

The state Department of Justice on Monday asked a federal judge to toss out Shirley Abrahamson's lawsuit demanding that she be allowed to retain her title as Wisconsin Supreme Court chief justice.

Pat Roggensack
Apr 30, 2015

Emails show Roggensack cast deciding vote to become chief

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack cast the deciding vote in her favor to replace longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson in the first-of-its kind action, emails released Thursday to The Associated Press show.

Apr 29, 2015

Supreme Court votes for new chief justice

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices moved quickly Wednesday to elect a new chief following certification of a constitutional amendment that ended seniority as the sole determinant, even as a federal lawsuit was pending seeking to delay replacing longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.

Apr 21, 2015

Judge refuses to block Wisconsin Supreme Court change (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Supreme Court could have a new chief justice soon, after a federal judge on Tuesday refused to block a voter-approved change in how the head of the court is selected.

Apr 14, 2015

Voters seek to dismiss Abrahamson challenge of amendment

Five voters asked a federal court on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, arguing that she shouldn't be allowed to delay a newly approved constitutional amendment expected to lead to her demotion.

Apr 9, 2015

Judge denies Abrahamson request to block amendment (UPDATE)

A federal judge on Thursday denied Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson's request for a temporary restraining order blocking a constitutional amendment that likely would lead to her demotion.

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