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 Posted: Tue 8:56, 06 Aug 2013 Post subject: Republicans |
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| responsibilities of hundreds of millions of Americans.Here are some of the facts from ABA's website:95 percent of all cases in this country are filed in state courtsLast year, 40 states slashed state court fundingIn New York, a $178 million cut in the state court system almost immediately led to 500 people being laid offNew Hampshire suspended all civil cases for a year to deal with overwhelming backlogs exacerbated by inadequate fundingAt least six states close their courts one day a week because of inadequate fundingWhat's happening all across America is that state lawmakers, seeking to reduce budget shortfalls, have deprioritized court budgets. The politicians are picking on the judicial branch because it's an easy target--- the "court system" lobby is surprisingly meek compared to the other lobbies that typically control state legislatures. And have you ever heard of a meaningful public protest by litigants who are demanding more access to the courts? Alas, I haven't.For Republicans |
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