Judges backed by Poland’s current government suspended the chief justice, escalating a feud with the right-wing party that previously held power. Anti-government protesters denounced the suspension, and riot police were deployed in a standoff around the country’s top court.
WHO:
Judges backed by Poland’s current government
WHAT:
Suspended the chief justice of Poland’s top court.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 31, 2026 at 12:50 PM ET
WHERE:
Poland
WHY:
The suspension occurred amid a feud with the right-wing party that last held power; no specific reason for the judges’ decision was given.
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