Justice Stein in Hearing on Communications Law: "This is a Violation of the Separation of Powers"
In a dramatic hearing taking place today (Monday) at the Supreme Court sitting as the High Court of Justice regarding the Communications Law, sharp exchanges were recorded between the bench and the petitioners. Justice Alex…
Assessment
A Supreme Court justice has publicly warned that petitioners are asking the court to overstep its constitutional role by intervening in the details of legislation, not just its constitutionality. The exchange highlights a fundamental tension between judicial review and legislative authority. The key question is whether the court will limit itself to a binary up or down ruling on the law or entertain more granular demands. The outcome will set a precedent for how aggressively Israel's judiciary can shape legislation.