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JAS: President Affirms Constitution’s Protections in War and Peace

May 23, 2013

Justice at Stake said on Thursday it was encouraged by President Obama’s affirmation, in a...

Obama Invites Congress to Consider Lethal Strike Oversight Options

May 23, 2013

In a key speech on counterterrorism policies and drone strikes, President Obama invited Congress on...

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JAS Welcomes New Focus on Due Process, Oversight and Judicial Review in National Security

05/23/13

Today, President Obama addressed an audience at the National Defense University and delivered a speech...

JAS: Confirmation of Nominee to D.C. Circuit Court is Welcome Break in Logjam

05/23/13

In response to today’s Senate confirmation of Sri Srinivasan to the D.C. Circuit Court of...

A PBS special brought the potential effects of politicizing courts to a national audience, citing data compiled by Justice at Stake. In its October 5 segment, PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly examined the question, "If justices have to raise campaign money can they remain impartial?"

To read more on the special, see Gavel Grab. To see the latest 2012 judicial campaign ads, click here.

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.

05/21/13

Growing Movement to Restrict Islamic Law in Our Courts

05/17/13

In Many States, Veil of Secrecy Cloaks Outside Spending

05/17/13

Kelly Seen as Bringing Rare Experience to Appeals Bench

Honorary JAS Chair: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is Justice at Stake's first Honorary Chair. Justice O’Connor, America’s first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, was nominated by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and retired in 2006. She is one of the nation's most outspoken advocates for fair and impartial courts.

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