Arkansas Supreme Court says new chief justice tried to fire several officials
- Karen Baker was sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, becoming the first female chief in the court's 188-year history.
- The Arkansas Supreme Court issued an opinion stating that Baker attempted to fire ten long-tenured court employees without consulting the court.
- The court's order rescinded Baker's firings and established new procedures requiring support from at least four justices for such actions.
- The justices accused Baker of retaliating against employees and failing to provide specific reasons for the terminations, raising concerns about the administration of justice in Arkansas.
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