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"Essential to public confidence in the judiciary is the assurance that justice is not for sale and that legal disputes will be resolved by fair and impartial judicial officers."
Committee for Economic Development, in a U.S. Supreme Court brief signed by Wal-Mart, Pepsico, Intel and Lockheed Martin
 

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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.

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

  
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Your State

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Federal

Federal

Justice at Stake works to protect the role of 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.

Partners

Partners

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. Learn More.


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