Drama at the High Court of Justice: Entry of Ravillo into office of State Comptroller frozen
Supreme Court justices ordered an interim injunction preventing attorney Michael Ravillo from assuming the office of State Comptroller until a ruling is made on the petitions against his appointment. The justices noted that the decision…
Assessment
The Supreme Court's interim order freezes the appointment of the state comptroller, creating a constitutional standoff between the judicial branch and the political process that selected him. The court is signaling it will not allow the appointment to take effect before it rules on the petitions challenging its legality. The coming weeks will determine whether the court strikes down the appointment or allows it to proceed.