McCaffrey took his judicial oath behind closed doors. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 748

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Three of Gov. Dan McKee’s picks to fill vacancies on Rhode Island’s courts took their official oaths of office in public ceremonies Monday afternoon — just days after receiving overwhelming confirmation from the state’s Senate.

But the governor’s most controversial choice to join the state’s judicial branch already beat them to it.

Former RI Senate majority leader one step closer to becoming a judge

Former Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey took …

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