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Recent News About U.S. Supreme Court
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Following her historic judicial career, Workman looks forward to retirement
CHARLESTON – After a legal career highlighted by working to protect children, Margaret Workman rightfully is looking forward to having more time to be a grandmother in retirement. -
NAACP, some Democrats want Morrisey out of office because of election lawsuit; AG says actions were 'absolutely appropriate'
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia NAACP and some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the removal and disbarment of state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his decision to support a Texas-based lawsuit about presidential election results. -
If you don’t see vote fraud, you must be blind
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office staff has received death threats following his decision to join an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states. -
Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas lawsuit to overturn election results in four states
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to overturn election results in four swing states. -
Two W.Va. Representatives sign brief supporting Texas challenge to election results
CHARLESTON – Two of West Virginia’s three U.S. representatives have signed a brief supporting a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states. -
Morrisey says his office has received death threats after his support of election result lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office staff has received two death threats related to his decision to join an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states. -
17 GOP states and President Trump seek to overturn election
While this is a real legal stretch, it remains to be seen how this Texas lawsuit will unfold - or what fantastical legal and political machinations may follow later this week - our first rule about the 2020 election is to bet on absolutely nothing. -
Warner backs Morrisey joining election lawsuit, appears at 'Stop The Steal' rally
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner supports state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s decision to join a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states. -
Morrisey to join brief before U.S. Supreme Court questioning election irregularities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining an effort asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider irregularities and unconstitutional actions in this year’s election. -
Morrisey urges U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Pennsylvania absentee ballot ruling
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule a state court decision that, if left intact, effectively rewrites Pennsylvania’s absentee ballot receipt deadline law. -
Morrisey defeats Petsonk to claim third term as West Virginia's Attorney General
CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey has won a third term as West Virginia’s Attorney General. -
Petsonk says state has little to show for Morrisey's eight years as AG
CHARLESTON – Democratic challenger Sam Brown Petsonk says Patrick Morrisey has done little to help West Virginia in his eight years as Attorney General. -
Morrisey says his experience, track record is needed in post-COVID world
CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia needs an experienced Attorney General with a record of accomplishment to help the state get back on track following the Coronavirus pandemic. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Fights For Coal Miners
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a bipartisan coalition of 22 states, along with unions and trade associations, fighting for coal miners Thursday in urging a federal appeals court to support the Trump administration’s push for sensible regulation that protects the economy. -
Morrisey leads coalition in court push to support Trump energy rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a bipartisan coalition of 22 states, along with unions and trade associations, fighting for coal miners in asking a federal appeals court to support the Trump administration’s push for sensible regulation that protects the economy. -
Manchin backs Petsonk over Morrisey in race for West Virginia Attorney General
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has endorsed Democratic challenger Sam Brown Petsonk in the West Virginia Attorney General race. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Joins 22 States in Urging Swift Confirmation of Judge Barrett to Supreme Court
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 22-state coalition to urge Senate leaders to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Morrisey, other AGs urge quick confirmation of Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 22-state coalition to urge Senate leaders to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
It’s time to rein in rogue judges
It’s way past time for readjustment of the checks and balances that make our federal government work when they’re properly maintained. The judicial branch has usurped too much of the powers of the legislative and executive branches over the last several decades and must be persuaded or compelled to relinquish them. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice issues statement on President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court
Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.