Weekly Briefs: Fewer than half of Americans approve of SCOTUS; ex-judge denies raping secretary
Supreme Court approval rating hits 4-year low
Only 49% of Americans approve of the way the U.S. Supreme Court is handling its job, according to a July poll by Gallup. The approval rating is the lowest since 2017. Last year, 58% approved of the Supreme Court’s job. Bare majorities of both Republicans and Democrats approve of the court, while only 46% of independents indicated approval. (Gallup press release, USA Today, the Washington Post)
Ex-judge denies rape allegations
A former judge in New York’s trial-level supreme court is denying lawsuit allegations that he repeatedly compelled his secretary to perform oral sex in his chambers and raped her at his home. Matthew Rosenbaum says the sex was consensual. After the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct opened an investigation, Rosenbaum resigned in 2019 and agreed to never again seek judicial office. The sheriff’s office sa
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Each November, after the Texas Legislature holds their biennial lawmaking session, Texas voters are usually presented a set of constitutional amendments to vote upon.
This November will be no different from those Novembers of odd-years past. Texas voters in 2021 will decide the fate eight constitutional amendments.
On Thursday, the Texas Secretary of State s office revealed the ballot order. Early voting will start in October, in advance of the November 2 election date.
Texans will have the opportunity to approve the following amendments with a majority vote:
(analysis by Rob Snyder after select amendments
written in italics)
Proposition 1 (HJR 143) The constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or the Women s Professional Rodeo Association to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues.
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HUNTSVILLE â Texas voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would designate all places of worship in the state as essential â barring them from closure during a disaster.
The joint-resolution came after shutdowns during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited capacity and closed indoor services for churches, mosques, and temples. It passed the Texas Senate with a 28-2 vote and the Texas House with a 108-33 vote.
âSJR 27 very simply proposes a constitutional amendment making it explicitly clear that the state, or any political subdivision of the state, cannot close down or limit our houses of worship or religious services. Period,â said Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano), carrier of the billâs House companion.
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