We are leading the fight to ensure our nation’s justice system advances core constitutional values, preserves critical rights and unfettered access to the courts, and protects the rights of all - not just the wealthy and powerful.

We are empowering individuals and organizations to advocate boldly.

We are fighting for our rights and our courts.

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Read our reports for in-depth background research on nominees to lifetime appointments for the federal bench.

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Advocate

Advocacy by nonprofits is not only legal—it’s important, powerful, and fundamental to democracy. Learn more about our Bolder Advocacy program.

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Read our latest blogs, press releases, and social media to learn more about why courts matter for the issues you care about.

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Four decades of fighting for justice

Since 1979, AFJ has been the leader in advocating for a fair and independent justice system, preserving access to the courts, and empowering people to advocate on behalf of the issues they believe in. AFJ’s strength is rooted in our membership of over 120 organizations who share a commitment to a justice, freedom, and equality.
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About

Alliance for Justice is a national association of over 120 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. Since 1979, AFJ has been the leader in advocating for a fair and independent justice system, preserving access to…
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Member Organizations

At Alliance for Justice’s founding, a handful of organizations came together to protect core constitutional rights. Forty years later, our strength remains rooted in our membership of more than 120 organizations. Diverse in their missions, members are united in their commitment to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ’s…
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Judicial Nominations

Every day, federal judges protect the Constitution, place a check on overzealous legislatures, and help Americans find justice. AFJ’s Justice Program monitors and assesses federal judicial nominations to ensure our courts are staffed with highly qualified judges that will safeguard the rights of all, not just the wealthy and…
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Bolder Advocacy

Bolder Advocacy promotes active engagement in the policy making process by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to boldly advocate and by protecting their right to do so. Bolder Advocacy provides nonprofits with the knowledge they need to become confident advocates. Our staff attorneys conduct workshops and…
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Take Action

Join the Fight Our courts are the last line of protection against an administration that is putting people’s lives at risk through its abusive and radical actions. It’s up to us to take a stand. Check out AFJ Action Campaign, a separate 501(c)(4) entity, for resources for individuals and 501(c)(4)…
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Our Impact

AFJ has been a leader in galvanizing the largest and most diverse coalition of progressive advocates in our nation’s history and energizing millions of people from all walks of life to prioritize the courts. Our Bolder Advocacy program has trained thousands of nonprofits and foundations on how to advocate for their missions. Alliance for Justice is working toward a brighter and more just future. We hope you will join us.

The Latest

A Return to Separate but Equal? Why Who Occupies the Bench Matters
In observance of Black History Month, AFJ pays homage to civil rights leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Congressman John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer, Bayard Rustin, Ella Baker, and many other heroes, many unknown, who contributed to the civil rights movement.

Blog / February 25, 2020

New Writings Reveal Extreme Bias of Stephen Schwartz
These new materials provide even more evidence that Schwartz is a partisan warrior committed to advancing a dangerous ideological agenda from the bench, and not someone who will be a fair and unbiased jurist.

Blog / February 25, 2020

Bill Barr Bids Adieu to the Rule of Law
Attorney General Bill Barr’s audacious abuse of the power of the Department of Justice in the service of Donald Trump’s personal and political interests reached new heights this week.

Yeomans Work / February 13, 2020

Justice Sotomayor is right: SCOTUS’s 5-4 decision on Friday to allow an immigrant wealth test to go into effect is another example of how the Court’s conservative majority is putting a thumb on the scale in favor of the Trump administration. #courtsmatter

Twitter / February 24, 2020