New York courts have been battling a substantial backlog, with some civil and criminal cases facing up to a two-year delay before adjudication. In response to this dire scenario, an advocacy campaign has emerged, supporting the ‘No Cap Act.’ This proposal calls for the elimination of the population-based limit on state Supreme Court judges, requiring a constitutional amendment for implementation.
The efforts to push through this significant reform have already achieved partial success. The Senate gave its nod to the measure earlier this year, marking the second year in a row that the upper chamber of the government has acted in favor of this initiative. New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, has also signaled her support, incorporating the proposal into her executive budget.
The next major challenge lies with the state Assembly. The future of this potentially transformative amendment is uncertain at this stage, and those interested in the legal and legislative developments surrounding the ‘No Cap Act’ will need to follow closely as the situation unfolds.