Ghana Chief Justice Files Lawsuit Over Removal Process Transparency

The Chief Justice of Ghana has filed a lawsuit challenging the ongoing process seeking her removal, demanding that committee hearings be held publicly rather than privately as currently mandated by Article 146(8) of the Constitution, which requires such proceedings to be in camera. This lawsuit has sparked heated debates about judicial independence and transparency in constitutional processes. In the United States, federal judges are increasingly at the center of political controversies, particularly regarding challenges to policies from the Trump administration and the contentious use of nationwide injunctions. A retired federal bankruptcy judge, Mary France, will discuss the workings and independence of the U.S. federal court system in a Spotlight PA member-only event, underscoring the complexity and importance of judicial independence. Meanwhile, a Fifth Circuit judge criticized the Supreme Court’s perceived bias against former President Trump and its leniency toward designated terrorist groups, highlighting ongoing partisan tensions within the judiciary. These developments collectively illustrate the global challenges courts face in balancing transparency, independence, and political pressures.