The Q&Q For 2/1/25

This week’s quote comes to us from none other than Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn, who said:

“Recusal is not optional when the law commands it. After reviewing the filings and the various ethical rules I am sworn to uphold, I have concluded that the law requires me to recuse from this case.”

1. What case did Hagedorn recuse himself from?

A) A case challenging Wisconsin’s anti-abortion law.

B) A case challenging Congressional district boundaries.

C) A case challenging the validity of Act 10 regarding public employee union rights.

D) A case about private school vouchers.

2. Why did Hagedorn find it necessary to recuse himself?

A) He drafted the law in question.

B) His kid has a soccer game on the day of the oral arguments.

C) Ya know, he read the briefs, and he’s just not feelin’ it one way or another.

D) Everybody needs a little mental health day once in a while.

3. Of the seven justices on the state court, which one has an ounce of principle?

A) Annette Ziegler.

B) Rebecca Bradley.

C) Janet Protasiewicz.

D) Ann Walsh Bradley.

E) Jill Karofsky.

F) Rebecca Dallett.

G) Brian Hagedorn.

4. Of the two candidates for an open seat on the Court which is not just another political hack who has already predecided the most important cases?

A) Brad Schimel.

B) Susan Crawford.

C) Both.

D) Neither.

Answers

1: C

2: A

3: G

4: D