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Lifetime appointments. Real-life consequences.
Every judicial appointment has the potential to shape our democracy for generations to come. We need judges who stand up for the law — not partisan agendas.
Every judicial appointment has the potential to shape our democracy for generations to come. We need judges who stand up for the law — not partisan agendas.
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Lifetime appointments. Real-life consequences.
Every judicial appointment has the potential to shape our democracy for generations to come. We need judges who stand up for the law — not partisan agendas.
Every judicial appointment has the potential to shape our democracy for generations to come. We need judges who stand up for the law — not partisan agendas.
“Trump’s latest nominees have egregious records filled with attacks on democracy and civil rights, but it’s also clear they’re expected to pass a loyalty test." – Christine Chen Zinner, AFJ Federal Research and Advocacy Director nominationnotes.substack.com/p/we-have-to...
“We have to call out everything”: One year into Trump 2.0, fair courts advocates chart the path forward
Trump is still appointing judges — and advocacy organizations are still fighting back.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:18 PM
“Trump’s latest nominees have egregious records filled with attacks on democracy and civil rights, but it’s also clear they’re expected to pass a loyalty test." – Christine Chen Zinner, AFJ Federal Research and Advocacy Director nominationnotes.substack.com/p/we-have-to...
🎉 A win for fair representation in California!
A federal court upheld the state’s new congressional map, rejecting a GOP and Trump DOJ challenge. Voters in November approved these new boundaries, and now they’ll stand for the midterms. #CourtsMatter 🗳️💙 www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
A federal court upheld the state’s new congressional map, rejecting a GOP and Trump DOJ challenge. Voters in November approved these new boundaries, and now they’ll stand for the midterms. #CourtsMatter 🗳️💙 www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Federal judges allow California congressional map to stand
The victory for Democrats seemed likely after the Supreme Court earlier in the month upheld Texas’ gerrymandered map.
www.politico.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM
🎉 A win for fair representation in California!
A federal court upheld the state’s new congressional map, rejecting a GOP and Trump DOJ challenge. Voters in November approved these new boundaries, and now they’ll stand for the midterms. #CourtsMatter 🗳️💙 www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
A federal court upheld the state’s new congressional map, rejecting a GOP and Trump DOJ challenge. Voters in November approved these new boundaries, and now they’ll stand for the midterms. #CourtsMatter 🗳️💙 www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Join AFJ in welcoming our newest member organization, the Los Angeles Black Worker Center (LABWC).
To learn more about this impactful organization, visit their website at lablackworkercenter.org.
To learn more about this impactful organization, visit their website at lablackworkercenter.org.
January 13, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Join AFJ in welcoming our newest member organization, the Los Angeles Black Worker Center (LABWC).
To learn more about this impactful organization, visit their website at lablackworkercenter.org.
To learn more about this impactful organization, visit their website at lablackworkercenter.org.
Again and again, Trump’s first-term appellate picks are stepping in to reverse district court rulings during his second term. These reversals are paving the way for his policies and weakening the courts’ role as a check on presidential power. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Again and again, Trump’s first-term appellate picks are stepping in to reverse district court rulings during his second term. These reversals are paving the way for his policies and weakening the courts’ role as a check on presidential power. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Justice Alito recused himself days before oral arguments in a major oil case — after previously voting to take it up.
The late recusal, tied to his stock holdings, raises serious ethics and transparency questions at SCOTUS. thehill.com/policy/energ...
The late recusal, tied to his stock holdings, raises serious ethics and transparency questions at SCOTUS. thehill.com/policy/energ...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Justice Alito recused himself days before oral arguments in a major oil case — after previously voting to take it up.
The late recusal, tied to his stock holdings, raises serious ethics and transparency questions at SCOTUS. thehill.com/policy/energ...
The late recusal, tied to his stock holdings, raises serious ethics and transparency questions at SCOTUS. thehill.com/policy/energ...
Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming after the state’s supreme court ruled that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional. #StateCourtsMatter www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-gov...
Wyoming Supreme Court protects abortion access
The state’s highest court ruled that two near-total state abortion bans violate the constitution.
www.wyomingpublicmedia.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming after the state’s supreme court ruled that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional. #StateCourtsMatter www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-gov...
Today, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) will be weaponizing his position as head of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights to hold a congressional hearing attacking two sitting federal judges.
Learn more: afj.org/article/ted-...
Learn more: afj.org/article/ted-...
Ted Cruz Attacks Federal Judiciary to Further Trump's Authoritarian Agenda - Alliance for Justice
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January 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) will be weaponizing his position as head of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights to hold a congressional hearing attacking two sitting federal judges.
Learn more: afj.org/article/ted-...
Learn more: afj.org/article/ted-...
"Often, nonprofits represent the voice of the people. That is exactly why the attacks are coming fast and furious, and why we must stand firmly to defend these organizations." – AFJ President @rachelrossi.bsky.social for @democracydocket.com www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s secret war against vital nonprofits
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
"Often, nonprofits represent the voice of the people. That is exactly why the attacks are coming fast and furious, and why we must stand firmly to defend these organizations." – AFJ President @rachelrossi.bsky.social for @democracydocket.com www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Reposted by Alliance for Justice
NEW: Since taking office, Trump has attacked entities ranging from government agencies to law firms and universities. But he’s also targeting nonprofits, which not only risks silencing the vital work of these groups but also grants him even more power, @rachelrossi.bsky.social writes.
Trump’s secret war against vital nonprofits
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
NEW: Since taking office, Trump has attacked entities ranging from government agencies to law firms and universities. But he’s also targeting nonprofits, which not only risks silencing the vital work of these groups but also grants him even more power, @rachelrossi.bsky.social writes.
A new study has found that SCOTUS has become deeply polarized in cases pitting the rich against the poor.
With Republican appointees far more likely to side with the rich, they voted for the wealthier side in cases 70% of the time in 2022, up from 45% in 1953. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
With Republican appointees far more likely to side with the rich, they voted for the wealthier side in cases 70% of the time in 2022, up from 45% in 1953. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM
A new study has found that SCOTUS has become deeply polarized in cases pitting the rich against the poor.
With Republican appointees far more likely to side with the rich, they voted for the wealthier side in cases 70% of the time in 2022, up from 45% in 1953. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
With Republican appointees far more likely to side with the rich, they voted for the wealthier side in cases 70% of the time in 2022, up from 45% in 1953. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
"Within the span of a week, [Bove] publicly supported the president’s pardon of a convicted drug trafficker and attended a Trump rally."
Emil Bove is a Trump loyalist who should never have been confirmed to the federal bench. Our courts deserve better. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Emil Bove is a Trump loyalist who should never have been confirmed to the federal bench. Our courts deserve better. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Court watchers fear Emil Bove’s ‘level of allegiance’ to Trump
Trump’s former personal lawyer may still be in his client’s corner, experts say.
www.politico.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
"Within the span of a week, [Bove] publicly supported the president’s pardon of a convicted drug trafficker and attended a Trump rally."
Emil Bove is a Trump loyalist who should never have been confirmed to the federal bench. Our courts deserve better. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Emil Bove is a Trump loyalist who should never have been confirmed to the federal bench. Our courts deserve better. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
This week, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) will weaponize his position as head of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights to hold a congressional hearing attacking two sitting federal judges.
BLOG: afj.org/article/ted-...
BLOG: afj.org/article/ted-...
Ted Cruz Attacks Federal Judiciary to Further Trump's Authoritarian Agenda - Alliance for Justice
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January 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
This week, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) will weaponize his position as head of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights to hold a congressional hearing attacking two sitting federal judges.
BLOG: afj.org/article/ted-...
BLOG: afj.org/article/ted-...
Today, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration, allowing immigration judges to continue their lawsuit challenging policies that restrict their ability to speak publicly. www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/p...
Supreme Court revives free speech lawsuit from immigration judges in loss for Trump | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Friday sided against the Trump administration, keeping alive a federal lawsuit from immigration judges who are attempting to challenge a policy that limits their ability to speak ...
www.cnn.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration, allowing immigration judges to continue their lawsuit challenging policies that restrict their ability to speak publicly. www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/p...
NEW AFJ BLOG: Trump Judicial Nominee Promotes January 6 Misinformation and the Subjugation of Wives afj.org/article/trum...
Trump Judicial Nominee Promotes January 6 Misinformation and the Subjugation of Wives - Alliance for Justice
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December 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
NEW AFJ BLOG: Trump Judicial Nominee Promotes January 6 Misinformation and the Subjugation of Wives afj.org/article/trum...
TUNE IN – Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
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Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
JOIN NOW: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
December 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
TUNE IN – Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
JOIN NOW: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
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AFJ opposes the nominations of Justin Ross Olson to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and Brian Charles Lea to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Ahead of their hearing tomorrow, here's why we're opposing these nominees🧵:
Ahead of their hearing tomorrow, here's why we're opposing these nominees🧵:
December 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
AFJ opposes the nominations of Justin Ross Olson to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and Brian Charles Lea to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Ahead of their hearing tomorrow, here's why we're opposing these nominees🧵:
Ahead of their hearing tomorrow, here's why we're opposing these nominees🧵:
Join us for Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights on Wednesday, December 17, at 2 PM ET.
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Join us for Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights on Wednesday, December 17, at 2 PM ET.
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
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Join us and @afj.org on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 2pm ET for a discussion between our own @thelisagraves.bsky.social and our friend @rachelrossi.bsky.social about Lisa's book, WITHOUT PRECEDENT, and 20 years of the Roberts Court.
Register here: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Register here: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights
Alliance for Justice is inviting you to join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 2pm ET for Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights. This virtual conversation will feature Lisa Grav...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Join us and @afj.org on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 2pm ET for a discussion between our own @thelisagraves.bsky.social and our friend @rachelrossi.bsky.social about Lisa's book, WITHOUT PRECEDENT, and 20 years of the Roberts Court.
Register here: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Register here: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
“Forced arbitration is one-sided because the company writes the clauses, and federal law does not require an arbitrator to have legal training. The proceedings are sealed with no ability for appeal or even judicial review." – Christine Chen Zinner communitysentinel.media/2025/12/10/t...
The True Costs of Forced Arbitration Contracts - Community Sentinel
The FAIR Act would give workers a choice between arbitration or the court system in a dispute with employers.
communitysentinel.media
December 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“Forced arbitration is one-sided because the company writes the clauses, and federal law does not require an arbitrator to have legal training. The proceedings are sealed with no ability for appeal or even judicial review." – Christine Chen Zinner communitysentinel.media/2025/12/10/t...
Join us for Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights on Wednesday, December 17, at 2 PM ET.
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
December 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Join us for Holding Court: How Chief Justice Roberts Dismantled Our Rights on Wednesday, December 17, at 2 PM ET.
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent," will join us to discuss how the Roberts Court has negatively reshaped American life and jurisprudence.
RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/nVKb3J...
Emil Bove’s record makes one thing clear: he is unfit to serve as a federal judge.
From his behavior at DOJ to his actions on the bench, his disdain for the rule of law keeps piling up — and attending Trump’s political rally this week is just the latest red flag. www.lawdork.com/p/emil-bove-...
From his behavior at DOJ to his actions on the bench, his disdain for the rule of law keeps piling up — and attending Trump’s political rally this week is just the latest red flag. www.lawdork.com/p/emil-bove-...
Emil Bove, thumbing his nose at America, is making a mockery of the rule of law
Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
www.lawdork.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Emil Bove’s record makes one thing clear: he is unfit to serve as a federal judge.
From his behavior at DOJ to his actions on the bench, his disdain for the rule of law keeps piling up — and attending Trump’s political rally this week is just the latest red flag. www.lawdork.com/p/emil-bove-...
From his behavior at DOJ to his actions on the bench, his disdain for the rule of law keeps piling up — and attending Trump’s political rally this week is just the latest red flag. www.lawdork.com/p/emil-bove-...
Crain’s comments in his dissent “can only be implied as supporting the extreme legal doctrine of fetal personhood.” www.nola.com/news/politic...
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Will Crain confirmed as federal judge for New Orleans area
The seat opens up a vacancy on the state’s highest court.
www.nola.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Crain’s comments in his dissent “can only be implied as supporting the extreme legal doctrine of fetal personhood.” www.nola.com/news/politic...
Alliance For Justice wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee about Bragdon’s stances on reproductive rights and capital punishment and said he “rejects” the responsibility to “safeguard the Constitution, protect individual rights, and deliver justice for all.” www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...
For the first time, a woman will hear federal cases on Charlotte’s top bench
Four judges nominated by President Donald Trump were confirmed and ended three-year vacancies in North Carolina’s federal bench.
www.newsobserver.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Alliance For Justice wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee about Bragdon’s stances on reproductive rights and capital punishment and said he “rejects” the responsibility to “safeguard the Constitution, protect individual rights, and deliver justice for all.” www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...
An independent judiciary keeps democracy standing! When courts become political tools, the scales of justice tip against the people.
Fair courts protect people. Captured courts protect power. The difference defines our future. #FairCourts #CourtsMatter
Fair courts protect people. Captured courts protect power. The difference defines our future. #FairCourts #CourtsMatter
December 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
An independent judiciary keeps democracy standing! When courts become political tools, the scales of justice tip against the people.
Fair courts protect people. Captured courts protect power. The difference defines our future. #FairCourts #CourtsMatter
Fair courts protect people. Captured courts protect power. The difference defines our future. #FairCourts #CourtsMatter