Tag: Supreme Court
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.
Israeli A-G to Supreme Court: Strike Down the ‘Reasonableness’ Law
The court has never canceled a Basic Law.
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.
High Court Ends Marathon Hearing Over Basic Law Shielding PM from Arbitrary Removal
The justices did not indicate when they would rule on the petitions.
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.