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The blessing “Who has apportioned of His glory” upon judges

Question

Should one recite the blessing over the judges of the Supreme Court, “Blessed is He who has apportioned of His glory,” since they are the ones who make the final decisions?

Answer

Shalom and blessings 

One does not recite the blessing.

They do not have the authority to put someone to death. 

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