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Shekarchi’s Supreme Court Bid in Legal Crosshairs | Providence News
Rhode Island’s Ethics Commission is taking former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi to court over his Supreme Court bid, challenging whether his application violates a “revolving-door” law. With a 4-1 vote, the commission seeks to overturn a lower ruling that cleared him — arguing that a Supreme Court seat is a constitutional office, not a state job. The case pits legal interpretation against fairness, echoing a similar past controversy. An appeal is expected within two weeks, just as Shekarchi faces interviews for the nomination panel — raising fresh questions about potential conflicts. The…
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