09/28/2026
The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied requests to withdraw its opinion in the Goodman matter, keeping an important constitutional question in focus: the role of the courts in interpreting the law and protecting the constitutional boundaries between branches of government.
For criminal defense lawyers, these principles are foundational. An independent judiciary, meaningful due process, and the ability to challenge government action through the courts are essential to preserving the adversary system and protecting individual rights.
KACDL will continue to follow this case and its implications for Kentucky’s justice system.
Read the latest from the Lexington Herald-Leader below.
It’s unclear whether the Supreme Court’s new order will impact the interim investigation in the legislature.
