Vermont’s Supreme Court Confirmation Reveals Deep Political Divisions and Questions of Judicial Integrity

The recent confirmation of Michael Drescher to the Vermont Supreme Court, sealed by Republican Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers’ rare tie-breaking vote, underscores a growing concern over politicization within our judiciary—a troubling trend with direct implications for the integrity of our nation’s legal framework. How Much Should Public Service Under Trump Define a Judge’s Integrity? Drescher’s nomination became a lightning rod for debate not because of mere political affiliation, but due to his role as Vermont’s top federal prosecutor during the Trump administration. In that capacity, he represented the U.S. government in controversial cases involving the detentions of students like Mohsen...