Judge With Notorious Sister Muzzles Watchdog in GA Supreme Court Race
A federal judge in Georgia has issued a temporary restraining order preventing a judicial committee from publicly commenting on alleged misconduct by two Democratic-backed state Supreme Court candidates. The judge, Leslie Gardner, ruled that the candidates' actions were protected by the First Amendment. This decision has raised concerns about transparency in the election process, particularly given Gardner's familial ties to prominent political figures.
- ▪Judge Leslie Gardner blocked a state judicial committee from commenting on alleged misconduct by two candidates ahead of an election.
- ▪The candidates, Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan, were accused of violating judicial conduct rules by campaigning together and attending partisan events.
- ▪Gardner ruled that the candidates' speech was protected by the First Amendment, leading to debates about transparency in the election.
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Judge With Notorious Sister Muzzles Watchdog in GA Supreme Court Race By Bob Hoge | 12:28 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson If you were voting for a state supreme court justice, you’d want to know their background, wouldn’t you? In Georgia, as our sister site Townhall notes, the stakes are high: a 9-0 conservative bench could easily turn into a 5-4 liberal majority if Democrats get their way.
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