Riot police deployed to Poland’s constitutional court after judge suspended

Tensions escalated outside Poland's constitutional court following the suspension of its president and deputy by government-appointed judges. Protests erupted as opposition leaders condemned the actions as an assault on judicial independence. President Karol Nawrocki intervened, clashing with police to enter the court, where he criticized the legitimacy of the judges. The situation reflects ongoing disputes over the court's status, exacerbated by political polarization ahead of upcoming elections. Experts are divided on the legality of the judges' suspension, while the government faces criticism for perceived judicial overreach. The U.S. ambassador warned of the potential for escalating conflict.