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Rothman: Supreme Court Decision a ‘Shame,’ But Not Time to Relegislate

"The court did not rise to the occasion, but that does not mean that we should be irresponsible," says MK Simcha Rothman, one of the reform effort's key architects.

Supreme Court Establishes Dominion over 2 Other Branches, Grabs the Power to Kill Any...

That was some nasty, underhanded move by the Vogelman court on Monday.

High Court: State Must Pay for Circumcisions of Non-Orthodox Converts

The justices based their decision on the need for equality and "respect for religious freedom."

The High Court Hearing: Where Do We Go from Here?

The most likely outcome was suggested by Justice Stein, who favors submitting a restrictive interpretation of the restrictive amendment.

The High Court Rejected in 1948 Israel’s Declaration of Independence as Constitution

Several Supreme Court justices attempted to use the May 1948 Declaration of Independence as the instrument with which they could strike basic laws.

Judges Heckled Rothman’s Arguments? Want to Read What He Wanted to Say? No problem

"Public trust in the court is waning as a result of the court's extensive involvement in social, economic, and political matters."

Watch: 15-Judge Panel Hears Petitions Calling to Annul Constitutional Law

There will certainly be a session of the High Court this Tuesday, but not of Justice.

Smotrich to Court President Hayut at the Freedom Rally: You Can End the Crisis

The coalition is packing two effective weapons against an unprecedented power grab by the court.

No Surprise: Rothman’s Request to Remove Hayut from ‘Reasonableness’ Case Denied

The Knesset Law Committee chair wanted the Supreme Court president disqualified for bias.

Coalition Wants to Automate Supreme Court’s Panel Selection

Currently the court president can stack the judicial panels with left-leaning judges, guaranteeing the outcome in advance.

Justice Elron Throws Hat in Ring for Supreme Court President Defying Traditional Seniority System

President Hayut was not amused, and announced Elron’s punishment on the same day he made his announcement.

Israeli High Court Issues Temporary Injunction Against Coalition’s Incapacitation Basic Law

This will be the first time the Supreme Court is interfering with a Basic Law, which they've described as having constitutional authority.

Supreme Court Rejects Request to Dismantle Homesh Yeshiva

The Yeshiva's building was moved from disputed ownership land to state land.

Supreme Court Further Angers Government, Overturning Knesset Law on Foreign Workers

The law was drafted to incentivize foreign workers to leave Israel when their visas expired.

Otzma Yehudit’s MK Kroizer Overwhelmingly Elected to Judicial Selection Committee

Itamar Ben-Gvir congratulated Yitzchak Kroizer and hoped that this committee will never meet.

Watch: Leftwing MKs Rage Against Yair Lapid, Because That’s Just What They Do

The more Rothman read from the statement critical of the Supreme Court, the more the Leftwing MK screamed and yelled.

Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice Jacob Turkel Dies

Turkel became a full Supreme Court justice in 1995, serving on that court until 2005.

Compromise on Israel’s Judicial Selection Panel Progresses

Justices and politicians would not sit directly on the committee.

Gee Thanks, Israeli High Court Permits Demolition of Jerusalem Bomber’s Home

Both bombs were placed at busy bus stops and detonated during the morning rush hour of November 22.

Israel’s Reformers Look to US as Model for Selecting Judges

Judges control the process in Israel. Reformers say that leads to groupthink.

Supreme Court Demands Netanyahu Explain His Contempt for the Court

Just the latest attack by the Supreme Court against the elected prime minister of Israel.

High Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to AG’s ‘Neutrality’ on Judicial Reform

The petitioners asserted that Israel's attorney general has a conflict of interest regarding the bill to place limits on her powers.

Israeli AG: Netanyahu’s Speech Was ‘Completely Illegal’

Gali Baharav-Miara contends that the Israeli premier's decision to wade into the process of reforming the judiciary is “completely illegal.”

Coalition Heads Meet on Changes to Judicial Reform

The coalition officials may decide to focus solely on the bill to change the judicial selection committee in the coming weeks.

Dershowitz vs. Kontorovitch on Judicial Reform: A Surprising Agreement, Not a Debate

Dershowitz warns that these reforms might make Israel into a more democratic country like Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.

President Herzog Presents One-Sided ‘Nation’s Outline’ on Judicial Reform

The president's proposal makes nearly everything the coalition is trying to fix even worse.

Knesset’s Judicial Override Law Passes First Reading

If passed, the measure will empower MKs to protect approved laws from judicial override by Israel’s Supreme Court.

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