Additional planned cuts for California’s courts of $544 million for this fiscal year were announced...
"A state of war is not a blank check for the President when it comes to the rights of the Nation's citizens."
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
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Your State Do special interests dominate Supreme Court elections in your state? Click here to find out. Federal Justice at Stake defends federal courts, by opposing improper impeachment threats and advocating against court-stripping laws. Learn more. Diversity A diverse bench improves the delivery of justice. But minorities and women remain underrepresented among state and federal judges. Learn More. 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. |
