Trump’s Ideological Judges Have Led To Politicized Courts
Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination is President Trump’s latest attack on the legitimacy of the courts.
The Supreme Court Should Not Politicize Valid Public Health Orders
The Supreme Court must prioritize public safety over partisan challenges to valid public health orders.
Pipelines to Power: Encouraging Professional Diversity on the Federal Appellate Bench
Policymakers can diversify the federal courts by confirming more lawyers from civil rights and public defender backgrounds to the bench as well as creating pipelines of young attorneys from a range of professions for future judgeships.
The Supreme Court’s Failed Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Supreme Court’s response to the coronavirus pandemic lacked organization and transparency, and it must be better prepared for the future.
How a Future President Can Hold the Trump Administration Accountable
The Trump administration has undertaken a sustained attack on the rule of law, but a future administration can take immediate steps to restore it.
The Need for Supreme Court Term Limits
It is essential to update the rules governing the Supreme Court to better reflect modern life.
Reproductive Rights at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decisions this term on reproductive health are a reminder of the need for proactive policies that protect reproductive rights.
The Trump Administration Must Immediately Resume Processing New DACA Applications
As the Supreme Court’s decision goes into effect, the Trump administration must now allow 300,000 young people to file new applications for DACA, including 55,500 of the youngest DACA-eligible individuals who did not previously have the chance to apply.
The Startling Lack of Professional Diversity Among Federal Judges
Policymakers must prioritize placing public defenders, civil rights attorneys, workers’ rights attorneys, and legal aid attorneys on the federal courts.
Trump’s Newest Anti-Health Care Nominees to the Appellate Bench
Two of President Trump’s most recent judicial nominees demonstrate his disregard for those who need health care across the country.
The Pressing Need To Support Courts During the Coronavirus Crisis
It is imperative that the Trump administration work with Congress to ensure that court systems across the country continue to function in the face of the ongoing pandemic.
The Trump Administration’s Inaction on Coronavirus Is Hurting U.S. Courts
The White House’s lack of leadership on COVID-19 is threatening the administration of justice.
Trump and McConnell’s Political Judges in Wake of Impeachment
Post-impeachment, President Trump and his Senate allies continue to corrupt American democracy by supporting ideological extremists who are opposed to core voting rights.
Chief Justice Roberts and the Legitimacy of the Judiciary
As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on the judiciary, this year’s Supreme Court docket has the potential to define the legacy of the Roberts court.
Trump’s Politicization of the Justice System
Donald Trump’s attacks on the legitimacy of America’s legal system are growing increasingly dangerous and brazen.