The High Court has determined that your proposed constitution is consistent with Union law. However, we have located a factual error:

Constitution of the Province of Prudentia

Preamble:
The Province of Prudentia shall be a democracy within the Union of Force, whose aims are to promote freedom, liberty, community, and peace.

As this is your proposed constitution for statehood, the term "Province" should be replaced with "State"

The High Court hereby rules that that §5.2.1.A. of the Heart Constitution shall be rendered null and void due to its contradiction with House Bill 61: The Provisional Voting Rights Act.

Executive Action #19 is rendered null and void due to its contradiction with the Constitution with regard to the hierarchy of law.

Amendment X: Justice Appointment Time Frame
Purpose: To set a time frame for the appointment of new Justices
Author: Tigslarlowducken, Renegalle

Existing Clause: Article G, Clause 6
6. Should a vacancy arise in the Court or should a proposed nominee be rejected by the citizens, the Justices shall collectively decide upon and nominate a replacement within one week. The Chief Justice shall make a public announcement regarding this nomination, and it shall be brought by the Speaker to the citizens for a vote. A simple majority in favor of the nomination, within four days, shall be required to confirm the nominee.

New Clause: Article G, Clause 6
6. Should a vacancy arise in the Court or should a proposed nominee be rejected by the citizens, the Justices shall collectively decide upon and nominate a replacement within one week. The Chief Justice shall make a public announcement regarding this nomination, and it shall be brought by the Speaker within three days of the announcement for a vote by the citizens lasting four days. A simple majority in favor of the nomination, within four days, shall be required to confirm the nominee.

The following excerpt is from the High Court logs.

Renecat
[Mon Feb 14 19:29:36 2022] @Justices you need to decide on a new Justice to fill Battadia's place
then inform the Speaker
who will then start a citizens' vote

DJ Tigward
[19:48:04] Oh right
[19:48:16] I propose Bertilistan

Renecat
[19:48:50] they're MoIA
[19:48:55] and a Rep

DJ Tigward
[19:49:17] The amendment hasn't passed yet
[19:51:51] Or actually Glaceon might be good
[19:51:55] They're active and a viable candidate
[19:52:05] They seem like they might enjoy the job
[19:52:10] @Renecat What's your opinion

Renecat
[19:52:27] the important thing is whether or not they have legal knowledge
[19:52:42] I was thinking of recommending Azy, since I know he has some
but you'll have to ask him if he's willing

DJ Tigward
[19:52:49, edited 19:53:00] I doubt that he'll want to do it again
[19:52:55] I can always train Glaceon

Renecat
[19:53:04] ~~when did he do it before~~

DJ Tigward
[19:53:14] I am almost 100% sure that Azy has been a Justice before

Renecat
[19:53:19] uhhhhhh
[19:53:34] alright alright, yes
[19:53:37] it was very brief

DJ Tigward
[19:53:46] I knew it
[Tue Feb 15 20:18:54 2022] @Renecat Well this answers both questions
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[20:19:07] Also how did I only just now remember that Azy's pfp is Jerma985

Renecat
[Thu Feb 17 01:52:31 2022] I see
[01:52:48] Well, it's up to the Court to make a nomination
[01:52:52] you both need to agree on the nominee
[01:53:27] for reference
>  6. Should a vacancy arise in the Court or should a proposed nominee be rejected by the citizens, the Justices shall collectively decide upon and nominate a replacement within one week. The Chief Justice shall make a public announcement regarding this nomination, and it shall be brought by the Speaker to the citizens for a vote. A simple majority in favor of the nomination, within four days, shall be required to confirm the nominee.

Caribou Island [UPP-Force]
[01:53:37] I have no ideas, really.  Whomever Tig thinks is best will probably do just fine.

Renecat
[01:54:53] also @DJ Tigward when

DJ Tigward
[02:57:28] Fuck
[02:57:32] Oh right
[02:57:35] We changed that
[02:57:36] I forgot

Renecat
[02:57:40] yeah,

DJ Tigward
[02:58:31] So do you agree to nominating Glaceon as Battadia's replacement
[02:58:43] I just need a yes or no for the sake of records

Caribou Island [UPP-Force]
[02:58:47] I don't know them, but if you think they're fine, I say yes

DJ Tigward
[02:58:50] Epic

Renecat
[02:58:55] it's Moon

Caribou Island [UPP-Force]
[02:59:08] Ah!  Everyone has so many names ;-;

DJ Tigward
[Fri Feb 18 03:10:30 2022] New EO numbering conventions when

Renecat
[03:12:51] there are dozens upon dozens of Executive Orders to number, and difficult criteria by which they must be numbered; on the other hand, there are a few FAQs that must be written, and the Constitution clearly spells out what is to be contained within them

DJ Tigward
[15:24:21] I was just asking
[15:24:41] As for the FAQs, they will be started when my workload decreases in ~ 1 week

Renecat
[Sat Feb 26 16:22:35 2022] @Justices  you need to nominate someone else

DJ Tigward
[16:25:28] Yeah
[16:25:30] But who
[16:25:47] Would Lash be willing to do it

Renecat
[16:27:28] He is
Minister
Of
Foreign
Affairs

DJ Tigward
[16:27:36] It’s not illegal

Renecat
[16:27:59] Oh,
[16:28:04] But still
[16:28:07] Like

DJ Tigward
[16:28:15] Yeah,

Caribou Island [UPP-Force]
[16:31:00] Nominate Rene
[16:31:56, edited 16:32:11] We need more catboy representation on the Court and he's already here anyway AND we're kind of running out of viable nominees

Renecat
[20:54:06] He is in the House

DJ Tigward
[21:51:11] I asked him, he’s considering it
[21:52:01] He’s aware that he would have to resign
[Sun Feb 27 17:06:47 2022] He said yes
[17:07:05] @Caribou Island [UPP-Force] Do you agree to nominating Lashnakia

Renecat
[Mon Feb 28 21:47:00 2022] @Caribou Island [UPP-Force]

Caribou Island [UPP-Force]
[21:47:14] Sure!

Amendment X: Legal Reform, Ver. 2
Purpose: To improve the definitions of crimes and modify certain punishments
Author(s): Tigslarlowducken

Existing Article:
Article I: Illegal Activities

1. Treason

1.1. Attempting to or successfully undermining the legitimate government of the Union or its allies.
1.2. Attempting to or successfully harming the people of the Union or the people of the Union's allies.
1.3. Attempting to or successfully raiding or illegally occupying a region of the Union of Force or its allies.

2. Espionage

2.1. Attempting to or successfully accessing sensitive information without prior approval from the Founder or Prime Minister.
2.2. Attempting to or successfully sharing sensitive information without prior approval from the Founder or Prime Minister.

3. Conspiracy

3.1. Collaborating with one or more other citizens to commit any of the activities in this Article.
3.2. Collaborating with one or more foreign nationals to commit any of the activities in this Article.
3.3. Collaborating with a mix of citizens and foreign nationals to commit any of the activities in this Article.

4. Voting Fraud

4.1. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election through the creation of multiple accounts.
4.2. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election, referendum, or vote of any other kind by bringing in nations to vote for one or more specific candidates or ideas.
4.3. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election by means of something other than that mentioned in §I.4.1 and §I.4.2.

5. Perjury

5.1. Lying or willfully deceiving a member of the Court or Jury during a trial or through the providing of fake or manipulated evidence.

6. Nonfeasance and Malfeasance

6.1. Nonfeasance shall be defined as a failure to perform one's responsibilities in any government office.
6.2. Malfeasance shall be defined as violating the Constitution or any other binding law in a manner other than specified in the preceding clauses.

New Article:
Article I: Illegal Activities

1. Treason

1.1. Attempting to or successfully undermining the legitimate government of the Union or its allies.
1.2. Attempting to or successfully harming the people of the Union or the people of the Union's allies.
1.3. Attempting to or successfully raiding or illegally occupying a region of the Union of Force or its allies.

2. Espionage

2.1. Attempting to or successfully accessing and/or sharing sensitive information without prior approval from the Founder or Prime Minister unless it can be proven that the public interest in disclosure of the information outweighs the public interest in nondisclosure.
2.2. Attempting to or successfully sharing sensitive information without prior approval from the Founder or Prime Minister.

3. Conspiracy

3.1. Collaborating with one or more other citizens to commit any of the activities in this Article.
3.2. Collaborating with one or more foreign nationals to commit any of the activities in this Article.
3.3. Collaborating with a mix of citizens and foreign nationals to commit any of the activities in this Article.
3.3. Attempting to coerce one or more citizens to commit any of the activities in this Article.
3.4. Attempting to coerce one or more foreign nationals to commit any of the activities in this Article.

4. Voting Fraud

4.1. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election or referendum through the creation of multiple accounts.
4.2. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election, referendum, or vote of any other kind by bringing in nations to vote for one or more specific candidates or ideas.
4.3. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election by means of something other than that mentioned in §I.4.1 and §I.4.2.[/s]
4.2. Examples of voter fraud include:
4.2.1. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election, referendum, or vote of any other kind through the creation of multiple accounts.
4.2.2. Attempting to or successfully undermining the validity of an election, referendum, or vote of any other kind by bringing in nations to vote for one or more specific candidates or ideas.

5. Perjury

5.1. Lying or willfully deceiving a member of the Court or Jury during a trial or through the providing of fake or manipulated evidence. The willful submission of false evidence or testimony under oath or affirmation, before the High Court, upon or regarding an item or subject material to a legal inquiry.

6. Nonfeasance and Malfeasance

6.1. Nonfeasance shall be defined as a failure to perform one's responsibilities in any government office.
6.2. Malfeasance shall be defined as violating the Constitution or any other binding law in a manner other than specified in the preceding clauses.

Existing Article:
Article J: Punishments

1. The crimes of treason and espionage may be punished with:

1.1. Removal of citizenship for a length of time determined by the Court.
1.2. Temporary removal of the ability to vote; for a maximum of 2 years.
1.3. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office; for a maximum of 2 years.

2. The crimes of voting fraud and malfeasance may be punished with:

2.1. Temporary removal of the ability to vote; for a maximum of 1 year.
2.2. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office; for a maximum of 2 years.

3. The crime of nonfeasance may be punished with:

3.1. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office; for a maximum of 6 months.

4. The crimes of perjury and conspiracy to commit perjury may be punished with:

4.1. Temporary removal of the ability to participate as a witness or provider of evidence in any trial; for a maximum of 1 year.
4.2. Temporary removal of the ability to vote; for a maximum of 6 months.

5. The crime of conspiracy to commit treason or espionage may be punished with:

5.1. Removal of citizenship for a length of time determined by the Court.
5.2. Temporary removal of the ability to vote; for a maximum of 1 year.
5.3. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office; for a maximum of 1 year.

6. The crime of conspiracy to commit voting fraud or malfeasance may be punished with:

6.1. Temporary removal of the ability to vote; for a maximum of 6 months.
6.2. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office; for a maximum of 1 year.

7. The crime of conspiracy to commit nonfeasance may be punished with:

7.1. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office; for a maximum of 3 months.

New Article:
Article J: Punishments

1. The crimes of treason and espionage may be punished with:

1.1. Removal of citizenship for a length of time determined by the Court.
1.2. Temporary removal of the ability to vote;, for a maximum of two (2) years.
1.3. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office;, for a maximum of two (2) years.

2. The crimes of voting fraud and malfeasance may be punished with:

2.1. Temporary removal of the ability to vote;, for a maximum of one (1) year.
2.2. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office;, for a maximum of six (6) months2 years.

3. The crime of nonfeasance may be punished with:

3.1. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office;, for a maximum of six (6) months.

4. The crimes of perjury and conspiracy to commit perjury may be punished with:

4.1. Temporary removal of the ability to participate as a witness or provider of evidence in any trial; for a maximum of 1 year.
4.1. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public federal office, for a maximum of six (6) months.
4.2. Temporary removal of the ability to vote;, for a maximum of six (6) months.

5. The crime of conspiracy to commit treason or espionage may be punished with:

5.1. Removal of citizenship for a length of time determined by the Court.
5.2. Temporary removal of the ability to vote;, for a maximum of one (1) year.
5.3. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office;, for a maximum of one (1) year.

6. The crime of conspiracy to commit voting fraud or malfeasance may be punished with:

6.1. Temporary removal of the ability to vote;, for a maximum of six (6) months.
6.2. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office;, for a maximum of 1 year six (6) months.

7. The crime of conspiracy to commit nonfeasance may be punished with:

7.1. Temporary removal of the right to hold or run for public office;, for a maximum of three (3) months.

Due to a procedural error, this case was scheduled before a plea was entered. It will therefore be delayed until a plea is entered by the defendant.

This case has been accepted and has been scheduled to begin on Feb 2nd, 2022 at 1600 EST. Jurors: Sir Lashnakia, Sidervida, and Sir Sumeka