Court ruling clears path for Shekarchi to continue his pursuit to join RI Supreme Court

A Superior Court judge ruled that there's no constitutional obstacle for former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi to pursue a vacancy on Rhode Island's Supreme Court while he remains a sitting lawmaker. This decision comes just before the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission interviews Shekarchi and other candidates. The ruling is significant as it could influence the ongoing debate about whether lawmakers should be allowed to join the state's high court, impacting future judicial appointments and the separation of powers within the state government.