佛蒙特州参议院确认德雷舍和诺兰为最高法院法官。 Vermont Senate confirms Drescher and Nolan as Supreme Court justices, amid political debate over past prosecutorial roles.

佛蒙特州参议院于2026年2月3日确认Michael Drescher和Christina Nolan为州最高法院副法官。 The Vermont Senate confirmed Michael Drescher and Christina Nolan as associate justices of the state Supreme Court on February 3, 2026. 德雷舍尔曾任联邦检察官，在副州长任命后以16比15获得确认。 Drescher, a former federal prosecutor, was confirmed 16–15 after Lt. Gov. 约翰·罗杰斯在特朗普政府期间在移民案件中扮演的角色的争论中打破了平局. John Rodgers broke a tie, amid debate over his role in immigration cases during the Trump administration. 诺兰在两党支持下,23比7获得确认。 Nolan was confirmed 23–7 with bipartisan support. 两人均由共和党政府任命。 Both were appointed by Republican Gov. Phil Scott 将取代即将退休的法官。 Phil Scott and will replace retiring justices. 这些确认反映了对司法任命以及前联邦检察官在州法院的作用的持续的政治和道德分歧。 The confirmations reflect ongoing political and ethical divisions over judicial appointments and the role of former federal prosecutors in state courts.