The Arkansas Supreme Court and chief justice are in a power struggle over who can fire officials
- The Arkansas Supreme Court and Chief Justice Karen Baker are in a power struggle over who can fire court officials, following her recent swearing-in.
- Chief Justice Baker voided an order blocking her attempts to fire several top officials, claiming it went against a previous order by former Chief Justice Dan Kemp.
- The court's five-member majority dismissed Baker's order, stating it had no legal impact and required support from at least four justices for hiring and firing.
- Baker accused the majority of trying to usurp her power, stating, 'The constitutional office of the Chief Justice is an elected position for a reason.
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