Poland deployed riot police amid a standoff over the country’s top court. Judges backed by the current government suspended the chief justice, escalating a feud with the right-wing party that last held power. Anti-government protesters denounced the suspension.
WHO:
Poland; judges backed by the current government; anti-government protesters
WHAT:
Poland deployed riot police amid a standoff over its top court, where government-backed judges suspended the chief justice.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
WHERE:
Poland
WHY:
The reason for the police deployment was not reported.
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