Hello John,
Last week, the Supreme Court declined to hear Chabad v. Russian Federation, a long-running dispute over the return of sacred Jewish texts seized by the Russian government. Two justices recused themselves.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson explained her recusal — as required.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh? He recused without explanation — again.
This matters. The Supreme Court has no binding ethics code, but it does have clear guidance: when justices step aside, they should explain why. Justice Jackson followed that guidance. Justice Kavanaugh, like too many of his conservative colleagues, simply ignored it.
At AFJ, we’re not letting this go unnoticed. We are demanding real accountability, judicial ethics reform, and a court that earns the public’s trust — not erodes it. But to hold this Court accountable, we need your support.
Donate now to help us fight for a fair, ethical, and transparent judiciary.
The Supreme Court is supposed to be the guardian of justice — not a shield for unaccountable power.
In solidarity,
The AFJ Team
