Court ruling clears path for Shekarchi to continue his pursuit to join RI Supreme Court

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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One day before the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission is scheduled to interview former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and other candidates to fill a vacancy on the state’s high court, a Superior Court judge declared there’s no constitutional reason preventing a sitting lawmaker from taking the job.

Judge Richard Licht on Monday ruled that Shekarchi’s application to join the Rhode Island Supreme Court does not violate the state’s revolving door law, which bars lawmakers from …

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