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Justice Jim Shea authored the opinion Thursday, writing neither the state Constitution nor its framers recorded intent required an independent commission to screen judicial applicants.
"The Legislature s unilateral attempt to manufacture a conflict by issuing subpoenas to the entire Montana Supreme Court must be seen for what it is," Justice Laurie McKinnon wrote.