Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke speaks during a news conference, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb., where Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Funke to replace retiring Chief Justice Mike Heavican as the court's chief justice. (Justin Wan/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

FILE - Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican delivers his annual State of the Judiciary message to lawmakers in Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke speaks during a news conference, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb., where Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, right, appointed Funke to replace retiring Chief Justice Mike Heavican as the court's chief justice. (Justin Wan/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

FILE - This undated photo provided by the Nebraska Supreme Court shows Judge Jeffrey Funke. (Supreme Court via AP, File)