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Israeli parliament approves key part of judicial overhaul that has exposed deep fissures in society (apnews.com)

submitted 2 years ago by alyaza@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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In Monday’s vote, lawmakers approved a measure that prevents judges from striking down government decisions on the basis that they are “unreasonable.”

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[–] figaro@lemdro.id 2 points 2 years ago

Bye bye democracy there I guess

[–] emma@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

According to Yonit Levi on her podcast Unholy: Two Jews on the News, the supreme court could rule this law unconstitutional. I don't know what to think, I'm not in a position to have any say, I can only hope and support from afar.