Last month, Houck's attorneys asked the high court to remove Simms, arguing his "impartiality might reasonably be questioned from the perspective of a reasonable observer who is informed of all the surrounding facts and circumstances."
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order that prevents the state from enforcing a Republican-backed abortion ban while it considers whether it violates the state constitution.
Kaiser claims he shot the two judges in self defense. Both of the judges survived.
Jefferson County Family Court hopes to raise awareness about adoption needs in the community during National Adoption Month.
