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More than 90% of Americans believe judges should not hear cases involving individuals or groups that contributed to their campaign
Source: USA Today/Gallup
2009 National Poll
 

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January 27, 2012

In these other dispatches about fair and impartial courts: Lt. Governor Bill Bolling of Virginia...

January 27, 2012

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling of Virginia wants a new selection process for judicial appointments after...

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01/09/12
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 9, 2012 - Justice at Stake Executive Director Bert Brandenburg has issued...
01/06/12
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 6The Tennessee Supreme Court this week adopted a new Code of Judicial...

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Judges and Hidden Campaign Cash

Before a national TV audience, Justice at Stake spotlighted the threat to impartial courts posed by heavy special-interest spending on judicial elections.

“Many judges literally owe their jobs to a very small number of groups with very deep pockets,” JAS Communications Director Charlie Hall said on MSNBC.com’s Dylan Ratigan Show. 

 

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Partner News

Justice at Stake has more than 50 national partners, which advocate a wide range of civic reforms, as well as measures to protect the courts.

Why Fair Courts Matter

Why Fair Courts Matter

Fair, impartial courts protect the rights of every American. But across America, special interests are spending millions on elections and demanding that our courts answer to narrow, partisan agendas, not to the law.

Justice at Stake educates Americans about the crucial role of state and federal courts, defends judges from threats and intimidation, promotes diversity, and advocates reforms to keep campaign cash out of the courtroom. Our goal is fair, impartial justice for all. Learn more

   

Your State

Your State

Do special interests dominate Supreme Court elections in your state? Click here to find out.

Federal

Federal

Justice at Stake defends federal courts, by opposing improper impeachment threats and advocating against court-stripping laws. Learn more.

Diversity

Diversity

A diverse bench improves the delivery of justice. But minorities and women remain underrepresented among state and federal judges. Learn More.

Publications

Publications

Read the signature series, “New Politics of Judicial Elections,” to learn about the threat posed to fair, impartial courts by runaway special interest spending. Other titles cover civil liberties in the war on terror and protecting the courts from religion-based attacks. To see a list of JAS publications, click here.

 
 
 
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