Shekarchi Challenges Ethics Probe Over Supreme Court Bid

Former Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi is racing to become the next Supreme Court justice — but a major legal hurdle stands in his way. An ethics complaint alleges his move violates the state’s “revolving-door” law, which bars officials from taking state jobs within a year of leaving office. The Ethics Commission recently denied dismissing the complaint, prompting Shekarchi’s legal team to file an emergency motion in court, arguing the law doesn’t apply to constitutional offices like the Supreme Court. They’re pushing for an expedited hearing to block the investigation, claiming it could irreparably harm his upcoming Supreme Court interview. Critics say there’s no constitutional exemption, and the case could soon reach the courts — with the state’s highest bench hanging in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f18883a236c9caf