Kentucky Supreme Court halts impeachment proceedings against Lexington judge

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 1,192

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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The Kentucky Supreme Court is ordering lawmakers to drop impeachment proceedings against a circuit judge in Lexington.

In a 5-1 opinion issued Monday afternoon, the state’s high court said that the legislature’s impeachment of Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman “encroaches upon the inherent powers of the Judicial Branch” and violates the separation of powers among branches of government.

“Judges must remain free to exercise the constitutional authority bestowed upon them by the electorate …

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