Examining the Demographic Compositions of U.S. Circuit and District Courts
The compositions of the country’s federal courts should better reflect the nation’s increasingly diverse population.
June Medical Services v. Gee
Meaningful access to abortion care, as well as the ability to enforce abortion and other civil and human rights in court, are at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court case.
Court Ruling Against ACA Hurts Patients and Destabilizes Health Insurance Markets
The appeals court in the Texas v. United States health care repeal lawsuit ruled the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional but left in doubt the rest of the law, fueling uncertainty that could harm markets in the near term.
5 Principles for Civil Justice Reform
Civil justice reform requires an all-of-government approach.
The Lack of Oversight in Trump’s Justice Department
A troubling trend suggests serious evidence of corruption at the Justice Department is going unexamined by its watchdog.
Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents
The scope of the marital presumption of parentage must be expanded to be more LGBTQ-inclusive.
Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 2
President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine demonstrate just how much he thinks he can get away with. Congress must hold him accountable.
The Federal Judiciary Needs More Judges From Historically Underrepresented Groups
These fact sheets examine the lack of diversity in the federal judiciary.
Building a More Inclusive Federal Judiciary
The federal judiciary does not reflect the population that it serves, which has severe consequences for both the institution’s legitimacy and the parties who come before it.
Brett Kavanaugh: A Representation of the Damaged U.S. Judiciary
Kavanaugh’s appointment to the nation’s highest bench is a direct result of the increasingly ideological nature of the courts and ethical loopholes that benefit federal judges.
Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 1
President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine demonstrate just how much he thinks he can get away with. Congress must show him that he is wrong.
Bernhardt Is Making It Harder for Environmental Watchdogs to Hold Interior Accountable
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt wants to make it tougher for environmental watchdogs to hold the Interior Department accountable, but his new policy wastes taxpayer funds.
Harassment, Accountability, and the Erosion of Judicial Legitimacy
The U.S. judiciary must address issues of sexual harassment and accountability in order to preserve public faith in its legitimacy.
If the ACA Is Repealed Under Texas v. Azar, Millions Will Lose Health Insurance Coverage
An average of 45,600 people would lose coverage in each congressional district if the ACA were repealed.
Ari Berman: A Green Light to Gerrymander
Daniella and Ed chat with Mother Jones Senior Reporter Ari Berman this week about gerrymandering, the 2020 census, and the state of voting rights in the United States.