WHAT WE DO

Alliance for Justice  is a national association of over 100 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. Alliance for Justice fights to ensure that America lives up to its promise of equal justice under law.

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• We fight to take politics out of the judicial selection process and ensure there is a judge for every vacancy on the federal courts.
• We fight to keep the courthouse doors open to consumers harmed by big business.
• We fight for the highest standards of ethics and accountability in the judiciary.
• We fight The 1% Court – a Supreme Court that stacks the deck in favor of big business and against the rest of us.
• And we help other nonprofits and foundations advocate for a just society.

For more information, contact Richard Wexler, Media Relations Manager, at Richard (at)afj.org or (202) 464-7371.

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KEY ISSUES

"The Alliance for Justice reports are so detailed, comprehensive and invaluable they should be read by everyone, from the president to Congress and the media." -Brent Budowsky, columnist, The Hill

THE JUDICIAL VACANCY CRISIS.  Because of an unprecedented campaign of delay by Republican senators, scores of federal judgeships remain empty, some of them for years.   That can force everyday Americans to wait months, sometimes years for a chance to stand up for their rights in court.  AFJ’s reports show how these delays have given new meaning to the term “obstruction of justice.” AFJ’s comprehensive database  tracks the status of every vacancy for a lifetime judgeship on every federal court in America.  Want to know if justice is being delayed in your state – and why?  Start here.

SENATE RULES REFORM. The failure to confirm judges is part of a wider failure – the failure of the Senate itself, brought on by the unprecedented misuse of arcane rules and procedures by the Republican minority.  Here’s what’s gone wrong, and how to fix it.

"Unequal Justice brilliantly shines a light on this neglected area and exposes the human consequences that judicial decisions have on the lives of millions of Americans.” -James B. Steele, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and co-author of The Betrayal of the American Dream

THE CORPORATE THUMB ON THE SCALES OF JUSTICE. Over and over, the U.S. Supreme Court has sided with big business and against the interests of everyday Americans.  We document “the relentless rise of the 1% Court” in our documentary, Unequal Justice, and in a series of reports and case-by-case analyses.

SUPREME COURT ETHICS REFORM. There is a code of conduct for federal judges that bars them from political activity and fundraising and enjoins them to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.  But America’s nine most powerful judges, the justices of the Supreme Court, are exempt.  They shouldn’t be.  Check out our video and comprehensive resources on Supreme Court ethics reform.

THE EXTREME JUDICIAL ACTIVISM OF THE EXTREME RIGHT. Politicians tend to speak of the Supreme Court in code phrases, but the code itself has become part of the problem.  The far right has corrupted the very language of the debate.   The discussion has taken an Orwellian turn with right-wing activism described as “restraint” and right-wing efforts to make up new laws described as “interpretation.”  We set the record straight.

ACCESS TO JUSTICE. We fight to protect and strengthen America’s civil justice system, which gives everyday Americans the change to defend their rights and hold powerful corporate special interests  accountable.   Read about our efforts to ensure access to justice.

THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT.  The Voting Rights Act has become the keystone in the arch of protection for people of color.  Yet even as efforts at voter suppression are increasing, the Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a key provision of this vital civil rights law.  We have an overview of the issues and comprehensive analysis of the oral arguments – including audio excerpts.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY.  This term the Supreme Court hears arguments on a question where the stakes couldn’t be higher: Who has the right to marry?  We have an overview of the cases,  and examples of the real world harm of marriage discrimination.

HELPING NONPROFITS.  AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy initiative promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so. If you have a question about the rights and responsibilities of nonprofits, odds are Bolder Advocacy has the answer.

This material is updated regularly on our Justice Watch and Bolder Advocacy blogs and on our Alliance for Justice and Bolder Advocacy Facebook pages.

AFJ AUDIO ANALYSIS

Alliance for Justice analyzes key cases before the United States Supreme Court — using audio excerpts from oral arguments.

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