The PATRIOT Act and other post-September 11 policies dramatically weakened the historic power of the courts to protect our rights and check possible government abuses.
Women's History Month: A Celebration of 11 Pioneers
Justice at Stake believes that diversity in the legal system improves the quality of justice, while building confidence in all communities that American courts are fair and impartial. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Justice at Stake celebrates the great achievements of women who played pioneering roles in American legal history.These women overcame enormous obstacles and paved the way for others to achieve careers in the legal world.
The women featured in this section:
- Florence Allen
- Myra Bradwell
- Margaret Brent
- Judge Jane Brolin
- Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Barbara Jordan
- Patsy Takemoto Mink
- Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
- Janet Reno
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor
For information on more women, click here.
