Poland Deploys Riot Police in Standoff Over Country’s Top Court
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After years of legal wrangling, judges backed by the current government suspended the chief justice, as a feud escalated with the right-wing party that last held power. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre, 2 lean right.
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Poland Deploys Riot Police in Standoff Over Country’s Top Court
After years of legal wrangling, judges backed by the current government suspended the chief justice, as a feud escalated with the right-wing party that last held power.
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