As we look back on Black History Month, we're reflecting on the impact of our courts on communities of color, and the critical need for fair-minded representation on the bench to ensure justice for all. Despite the enormous strides advanced by generations of civil rights advocates, our current federal court system continues to take us backward in the fight for racial justice and civil rights protections. But we will fight for and plan for a better future - we are seeking out the next generation of judges who will represent the diversity of our country so that all people can truly receive equal justice under the law. In our latest blog, "A Return to Separate but Equal? Why Who Occupies the Bench Matters," we examine how the protections that civil rights leaders fought to attain continue to come under assault through sustained legal challenges. That's why we need fair-minded individuals serving as judges who are committed to advancing constitutional rights and legal protections for all people. Read more now. We also held a Facebook Live discussion with partners from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law covering why courts matter to the issues that affect people of color and marginalized communities the most, how to stay updated on what’s going on, and how you can get involved. Watch the full conversation now. | |
