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Democrats Push Early Judge Retirement, Reject Redistricting, Plan Court Expansion

5/11/2026

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Michigan State law professor Quinn Yeargain proposed forcing Virginia judges into retirement at age 54, arguing the plan would replace justices with liberal activists.
The Virginia Supreme Court rejected the Democratic redistricting plan that would have removed Republican representation.
Senator Tim Kaine called the court’s decision a delayed ruling to suit timing.
James Carville said the party plans to expand the U.S. Supreme Court to thirteen seats without public discussion.

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Michigan State law professor Quinn Yeargain proposed forcing Virginia judges into retirement at age 54, arguing the plan would replace justices with liberal activists.
The Virginia Supreme Court rejected the Democratic redistricting plan that would have removed Republican representation.
Senator Tim Kaine called the court’s decision a delayed ruling to suit timing.
James Carville said the party plans to expand the U.S. Supreme Court to thirteen seats without public discussion.