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Republican lawmakers look for ways to weaken state judges

Several state legislatures, including Kansas and Montana, are proposing measures to weaken judges' power, such as changing how judges are selected and challenging the constitutionality of laws.
Kansas GOP leaders are frustrated with court rulings that increased public school funding and protected abortion rights.
An Oklahoma bill aims to prevent judges from deferring to government agencies on law interpretation while Kansas considers Supreme Court selection changes.
William Raftery, an analyst, mentioned that tension between judges and state government branches is a historical issue, but the success of such legislative efforts remains unclear until sessions conclude.

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Republican lawmakers look for ways to weaken state judges

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