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Balls and StrikesApr 15, 2026

When Justin Smith Complains About “Woke Ideology,” Everyone Knows What He Means

Senator Hirono pressed the judicial nominee to define 'woke' during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.

When Justin Smith Complains About “Woke Ideology,” Everyone Knows What He Means
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Eighth Circuit judicial nominee Justin Smith faced Senate questioning over past partisan rhetoric, including a Breitbart op-ed. Critics argue his history of political activism contradicts his pledge of judicial impartiality.

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Mazie K. HironoD-Hawaii
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