Hello John,

Yesterday, Emil Bove — Donald Trump’s personal criminal defense attorney and handpicked nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit — stood before the Senate and proved exactly why he is unfit to serve as a federal judge.

Bove refused to take responsibility for his record. He dodged credible allegations, dismissed the importance of accountability, and wouldn’t even confirm that President Biden won the 2020 election — calling it merely a “political” matter still “tied up in litigation.” If you believe our judges should be impartial, and committed to the rule of law, now is the time to take a stand.

Our role at AFJ is to stay vigilant, keep the public informed, and ensure accountability through facts, not fear. His loyalty to Trump’s extremist agenda was unmistakable:

He defended the firing of DOJ attorneys who prosecuted January 6 insurrectionists.
He rationalized dropping charges against Trump ally Mayor Eric Adams as a “policy decision.”
He repeatedly dodged questions, claiming he just “couldn’t recall.”

Let’s be clear: this is not normal. This is not justice. And this man cannot be allowed to sit on a lifetime judicial appointment. Time is short — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. If you believe in the importance of an independent, principled judiciary, your support will help us continue our work. Let’s stand together to protect our democracy.