Monument Evaluation in San Francisco

The City of San Francisco is evaluating roughly 100 monuments to determine whether they should be removed, relocated, or re-interpreted due to not aligning with the city's values. This initiative was sparked by the removal of the 'Early Days' sculpture in 2018 and gained momentum during the racial-justice movement in 2020 following George Floyd's murder.

Controversy over George Washington Statue in Chicago City Hall

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed desire to remove George Washington statue from City Hall, but the plan is now on hold. Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot had included George Washington in plans to tear down 'problematic' statuary. Alderman claims removal plan was a 'snafu' from previous administration.

Judge Christina Peterson's Removal from Office in Georgia

Judge Christina Peterson from Douglas County Probate Court in Georgia was removed from office after being found guilty of systemic incompetence and misconduct. She was involved in a physical altercation with a police officer outside a nightclub in Atlanta and faced separate ethics charges.

Florida Supreme Court ruling on Gov. Ron DeSantis removing Soros-backed prosecutor

The Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gov. Ron DeSantis' decision to remove a Soros-backed prosecutor accused of dereliction of duty. DeSantis accused the prosecutor of allowing criminals to escape consequences and endangering communities.

House Speaker Mike Johnson facing threats of removal

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces threats of removal from some House Republicans due to fears of potential chaos and lack of alternative candidates.

Legal Proceedings Involving Donald Trump's Classified Documents Case

An attorney from Trump's White House predicts Judge Aileen Cannon will be removed from the case prosecuting Trump for retaining classified documents and obstructing their recovery due to her perceived partiality and delays in setting a trial date.

Controversy over Removal of Artwork in Des Moines

The Des Moines Art Center plans to tear down a 30-year-old artwork called Greenwood Pond: Double Site due to costly repairs, sparking outrage among arts advocates and local residents. The artist, Mary Miss, is shocked by the decision and hopes the work will be saved despite its deterioration.