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

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

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

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

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.