New Jersey Supreme Court To Decide Whether Effort To Recall Sen. Menendez Can Proceed

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N.J. Supreme Court to decide whether effort to recall Sen. Menendez can proceed


Published: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 5:29 AM Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 5:30 AM

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Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesA Tea-Party inspired group wants to recall U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez. They'll find out today if they can pursue their effort.



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Share 10 Comments TRENTON — New Jersey's Supreme Court is expected to rule today on whether a citizens group has the right to try to recall U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez.



A Tea Party-inspired group says they want Menendez removed from office before his term ends because of votes the group disagrees with — including immigration and health care reform.



The Committee to Recall Robert Menendez says it should be able to proceed with the recall effort because it's not barred by the U.S. Constitution.



Lawyers for Menendez say a recall isn't allowed by the Constitution.



If a recall effort is allowed, activists would have to gather 1.3 million signatures just to get it on the ballot.



Previous coverage:



• N.J. Supreme Court hears tea party's petition to recall N.J. Sen. Menendez





• N.J. Democrats say tea party group calling for Sen. Menendez's recall are 'extreme right wing'



• Menendez recall effort heads to N.J. Supreme Court