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Three judges serving in Broward County have caught the attention of the Florida Supreme Court … and not in a good way. They’re either receiving or being recommended for suspension, with the ...
With 90 judges—32 county and 58 circuit—it operates across four courthouses: the Broward County Courthouse and satellite locations in Deerfield Beach, Plantation and Hollywood.
Put aside for a moment the fact that Common Pleas Senior Judges Jacqueline Carrol Cody and Katherine B.L. Platt both wear black robes while at work. They share other things in common, too.
Broward County’s first female chief judge left office 34 years ago. The second will begin her service in May. But Miette K. Burnstein has no advice for Carol-Lisa Phillips about navigating the ...
Horry County's first Black female summary court judge celebrates retirement Live updates: Trump announces 25% auto tariffs amid rattled markets and a global trade war Johnny Mathis Is Retiring ...
During his first term, President Trump appointed only two Black women out of 234 judges to the federal bench, which is less than 1% of his appointments.
Like the Broward 17 th Circuit Court races, the Broward County Court judge races have few with challengers. Most are running unopposed. Voters cast their ballots for judicial races on August 20.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Erica Hughes, a candidate for district judge in Harris County, Texas. Hughes and other Black women are fighting legal challenges to their campaigns.