Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland's top court

A political crisis has emerged in Poland regarding the Constitutional Tribunal after the government suspended two senior justices and sought to charge them criminally. Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek requested to strip President Bogdan Święczkowski and Vice-President Bartłomiej Sochański of their immunity. Protests occurred outside the court, leading to police deployment to maintain order. Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need to restore the rule of law, while the tribunal claimed the actions constituted a coup. Tusk's government faces challenges in reversing PiS-era judicial reforms, with upcoming elections influencing political dynamics. Critics argue the suspension lacks legal grounds and could undermine the rule of law.