In addition, Chief Justice Saylor, said, “Threats of impeachment directed against Justices because of their decision in a particular case are an attack upon an independent judiciary, which is an essential component of our constitutional plan of government.”
In a post on Facebook, Rep. Dush argued that the impeachment move is “not a gerrymandering issue.” It is about “an unconstitutional theft of power.”
In a statement late Thursday, House Majority Leader Dave Reed reiterated his belief that the “state Supreme Court’s decision to draw and implement a congressional redistricting map is wrong.” However, he also believes that any “disagreement over the outcome of any particular case should not be grounds for impeachment.”
On the other hand, Neal Lesher, the spokesman for House Speaker Mike Turzai, said some Republicans want to initiate impeachment.
In addition, Leshner said they “need to review the evidence” against the justices. They also need to find out if all of the House leaders and a majority of members want to pursue the remedy. According to him, “It is not a decision to be taken lightly…”
