President Trump’s Attacks on the Courts Show the Need for an Independent Supreme Court Nominee with Bipartisan Support
The president has repeatedly disrespected federal judges whose rulings he does not like.
Neil Gorsuch Would Be a Dream Justice for Corporations Suing the Government
Judge Gorsuch argues that unelected judges should have more power to overturn regulations that protect the environment.
5 Things You Need to Know About Judge Gorsuch
President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the currently vacant seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Here are five things you need to know about Judge Gorsuch.
Trump Promised that His Supreme Court Nominee Would Rule Against Women’s Reproductive Rights
President Trump has repeatedly said that his Supreme Court justice would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Deregulation Nation: Congress Wants to Let Corporations Take Charge
Congress is not only trying to remove vital federal regulations that protect Americans and their interests from big businesses, but also block agencies from making new ones.
Big-Money Courts Decide Fate of Local Fracking Rules
As states battle with municipalities over fracking regulations, oil and gas companies are spending big to elect the courts and legislatures that define the scope of local authority.
Dirty Money, Dirty Water II
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that municipalities cannot regulate fracking waste, but many of the justices who made this decision received large campaign contributions from fracking companies and fossil fuel interests.
5 Things You Need to Know About Sen. Jeff Sessions
Here are five things that Americans need to know about attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions.
The Million Dollar Judges of 2015-16: Independent Spending and Secret Money
This year’s judicial elections saw nearly $20 million in spending, and organizations funded by secret money played an important role.
Making Justice Equal
Promoting equal, meaningful access to legal representation in the U.S. justice system is critical to ending poverty, combating discrimination, and creating opportunity.