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Supreme Court Adds Veterans Case, Declines Gun Law Review

4/9/2026

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Supreme Court Developments

The Supreme Court added a veterans' benefits case to its 2026-27 docket and sent Stephen Bannon's contempt case back.
The Supreme Court declined to review an Illinois law banning guns on public transport.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner called for impeachment of two justices, citing low public trust.
Polls show Platner leading Mills in the Democratic primary and ahead of Collins.
The Maine primary is June 9, 2026.

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Platner Advocates Impeachment

Graham Platner, Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, urges oversight and impeachment of Supreme Court justices if Democrats regain power, arguing conservative majority undermines democracy and has faced corruption allegations.
Kentucky Supreme Court ruled against impeachment proceedings targeting Judge Julie Goodman, citing violations of judicial independence and due process.
Chris Taylor, a Wisconsin politician, won to solidify a liberal majority on Wisconsin's state Supreme Court, crucial for elections and fair voting.

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Historical Context

The impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase in 1804 was a pivotal event in U.S. history, reflecting the political struggle between the Democratic-Republicans and Federalists. Chase, accused of political bias, was acquitted by the Senate in 1805, establishing a precedent for judicial independence. This historical context resonates today as calls for impeachment of justices highlight ongoing concerns about judicial integrity and political influence.

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Supreme Court Developments

The Supreme Court added a veterans' benefits case to its 2026-27 docket and sent Stephen Bannon's contempt case back.
The Supreme Court declined to review an Illinois law banning guns on public transport.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner called for impeachment of two justices, citing low public trust.
Polls show Platner leading Mills in the Democratic primary and ahead of Collins.
The Maine primary is June 9, 2026.

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