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.
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. Russo
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.