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  Demand Justice · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 12:36 AM

Sign the petition: Justice Clarence Thomas is riddled with conflicts of interest. He must be impeached.

Clarence Thomas has abused the power of his office. He must be impeached.| John: Clarence Thomas has abused the power of his office. He must be impeached. SIGN THE PETITION Clarence Thomas' exploitation of his position for person…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Sign the petition: We need federal legislation to tackle rampant voter suppression

Sign the petition: Congress must protect everyone’s freedom to vote by passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act! | John:   Recently, conservative judges on a federal court further gutted the Voting Rights Act, ruling that "onl…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 1:04 AM

Add your name: No guns for domestic abusers

Show your support for the safety and well-being of domestic violence survivors by signing the petition now.| John: ? The Supreme Court is weighing in on whether domestic abusers who have orders of protection against them have a constitutional right to ow…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 1:07 AM

Take action to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers

Prohibiting domestic abusers from accessing firearms is common-sense, life-saving, and constitutional.| John: ? Last February, a federal appeals court in Texas ruled that domestic abusers have a constitutional right to own guns, a ruling that could overt…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 12:34 AM

Banning assault weapons is just plain common sense. Sign our petition if you agree.

Even politicians once opposed to such measures are changing their stance.| Sign the petition: Assault weapons have no place in our neighborhoods. ADD YOUR NAME John: ? Poll after poll, regardless of political affiliation, shows t…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 1:05 AM

Thoughts and prayers are not enough. Sign our petition to ban assault weapons now.

It seems like every day, we hear news of another mass shooting, another life lost, another community shattered. Help us change that.| John: ? The vast majority of voters agree that assault weapons should not be in the hands of average citizens. The rate …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 19, 2023 at 12:21 AM

Take action: Tell Congress to enact a binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court

We can't trust the Supreme Court to police itself. We need Congress to step in. | John:   Earlier this week, the Supreme Court released their version of a code of conduct but there's no mechanism for ensuring they actually follow these rules. Congress ne…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 11:57 PM

Sign the petition: Keep guns from domestic abusers

Add your name to this petition to show your support for the safety and well-being of domestic violence survivors. | Sign the petition: Keep guns from domestic abusers! ADD YOUR NAME John: The Supreme Court has heard oral argument…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 1:03 AM

Sign the petition: Ban assault weapons

An assault weapons ban is a proven solution that can work again. Add your name to the petition to make your voice heard. | John: ? Nearly every mass shooting in the past decade has been carried out by someone with an assault rifle. There is no argument t…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 12:03 AM

Sign the petition: Representation matters. More LGBTQ+ judges to the federal bench.

We need judges who reflect the diversity of the American people. Add your name to the petition to make your voice heard. | John: ? The Republican Party continues to stall judicial nominations in the Senate and President Biden has fallen behind Trump's pa…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 7, 2023 at 11:53 PM

[Happening tomorrow] Join fellow activists and movement leaders to discuss the most recent gun case.

[Happening tomorrow] Join fellow activists and movement leaders to discuss the most recent gun case. Earlier today, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether courts are right to strike down gun control laws that protect victims of domestic violence and…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 11:54 PM

Hear from the experts on gun violence prevention about a major case.

The Supreme Court could do even more damage to gun violence prevention measures. | John: ? This Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of United States v. Rahimi, likely determining the constitutionality of a federal law that bars…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 11:25 PM

[Nov. 8 | 4pm ET] Digital Roundtable on major gun law case

The Supreme Court's decision this case could upend years of progress we've made around gun violence protection measures and worsen the gun crisis in America. | John:   We need all hands on deck during the next Just Majority digital roundtable, which will …
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Do you think domestic violence offenders should be able to own guns?

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss a case that threatens to overturn laws that bar gun ownership for people under domestic violence restraining orders. | Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in United States v. Rahim…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 12:04 AM

Washington is broken. Here's how we fix it.

Congress can’t govern, and it’s not just because the Republicans sabotaged themselves by removing the Speaker. | John:   The Republican Party has proven they have no ability to govern since they ousted their Speaker, and their extremist Supreme Court is …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 11:33 PM

Sign the petition: The Supreme Court is in serious need of reform

Investigations into the justices' finances and controversial decisions on issues like abortion have led to a steep decline in public trust. | John: ? We need immediate reform and we need it before this term ends. We are calling on Congress pass reforms t…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 12:08 AM

The start of term is a key opportunity to shine a light on bad behavior by the Court.

Regardless of what laws Democrats pass in Congress, the Court with its current makeup will find ways to reverse them. | October was the start of the new Supreme Court term, and we expect it to be just like the last. New cases that seek to undermine votin…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 11:31 PM

The new Supreme Court term began in October amid yet more revelations of corruption at the Court

The new Supreme Court term began in October amid yet more revelations of corruption at the Court. | The new Supreme Court term began earlier this month. The docket is already full of terrible cases that seek to threaten our rights and tear down important…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 10:07 PM

[Happening Tomorrow] Hear from Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King about a case that threatens to make it even more difficult to challenge racist gerrymandering

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss the case on whether the South Carolina legislature intentionally divided the Black population of Charleston County to dilute Black voting strength in the district. | Recently, the Supreme Court hear…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 11:31 PM

The Supreme Court just heard arguments in case that could minimize the power of Black voters

Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King will join us to talk about how this case threatens to make it even more difficult to challenge racist gerrymandering. | Earlier today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alexander v. South Carolina Sta…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 12:31 AM

[Oct. 13 | 11 AM ET] Digital Roundtable: Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP

Hear from Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King about a case that threatens to make it even more difficult to challenge racist gerrymandering.| This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference o…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 11:04 PM

Digital Roundtable: Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss the case on whether the South Carolina legislature intentionally divided the Black population of Charleston County to dilute Black voting strength in the district. | This October, the Supreme Court …
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 10:55 PM

[Happening Tomorrow] Digital Roundtable: Trump Judges' War on Reproductive Rights

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss dangerous Trump judges who are on a mission to dismantle reproductive rights in this country. | Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell stacked our federal courts with activist judges, dead set on advancin…
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 11:22 PM

[Oct. 3 | 2 PM ET] Digital Roundtable: Trump Judges' War on Reproductive Rights

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss dangerous Trump judges who are on a mission to dismantle reproductive rights in this country. | John,   Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell stacked our federal courts with activist judges, dead set on …
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Digital Roundtable: Trump Judges' War on Reproductive Rights

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss dangerous Trump judges who are on a mission to dismantle reproductive rights in this country. | Despite an otherwise chaotic four years in office, then-President Donald Trump steadily and systematic…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 10:51 PM

Add your name to urge Senate leadership to restore public trust in the Supreme Court.

Add your name to urge Senate leadership to restore public trust in the Supreme Court. | Tell Senate Democratic Leadership: Rein in the Supreme Court ? The American people deserve a Supreme Court that is free from corruption. In light of alarming corruptio…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 11:22 PM

A recent study showed that without Court reform, a Republican supermajority will control the Court until 2065. We can't let that happen.

A recent study showed that without Court reform, a Republican supermajority will control the Court until 2065. We can't let that happen. | This is a wake up call: The only thing that can ensure our rights are not ripped apart for the next 40-some years i…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 11:04 PM

Sign the petition: No more corruption! Enact ethics standards for the Supreme Court

Sign the petition to Congress: Pass the Supreme Court Ethics Act and the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. | John:   We must restore transparency and accountability in the U.S. Supreme Court. We are calling on Congress to ensure that b…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Sign the petition to Sens. Durbin & Schumer

Add your name to urge Senate Democratic leaders to restore public trust in the Supreme Court. | John, the Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. They hand down decisions that affect the entire country for generations. Supreme Court justices shoul…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 16, 2023 at 10:34 PM

Re: Supreme Court Reform

A recent study showed that without Court reform, a Republican supermajority will control the Court until 2065. We can't let that happen. | John:? At a time when public trust in the Supreme Court is at an all-time low, Congress can and must take immediate…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Tell Senate Democratic Leadership: Rein in the Supreme Court

Add your name to urge Senate Democratic leaders to restore public trust in the Supreme Court. | We're calling on Senate leadership to take immediate action to reign in the Supreme Court. Will you join us, John? Add your name to urge Senate Democratic lea…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 12:04 AM

Ethics reform at the Supreme Court

This Supreme Court faces a legitimacy crisis. Congress must depoliticize the Supreme Court and restore the American people’s trust by passing reforms such as term limits and strict ethics rules for Supreme Court Justices. | John: The Supreme Court is fac…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Should Trump's federal trial be televised for public transparency?

As the case against Donald Trump goes to court for his illegal actions around January 6 – including conspiracy to violate civil rights, conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding – the American public must... …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 11:53 PM

Here is an easy way you can help make Supreme Court reform a reality

Tell Congress: Expand The Court | A recent study showed that without Court reform, a Republican supermajority will control the Court until 2065. We can't let that happen. | John:? We are scheduling meetings with Members of Congress around the country to …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 10:21 PM

End Qualified Immunity

Sign the petition: Demand Congress remove the shield of protection from police. No one is above the law, not even law enforcement. We must have accountability and stop protecting cops with qualified immunity. | John: As law enforcement continues to claim…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 12:23 AM

Help pressure Congress to reform the Supreme Court

Tell Congress: Expand The Court | A recent study showed that without Court reform, a Republican supermajority will control the Court until 2065. We can't let that happen. | John:? We are scheduling meetings with Members of Congress around the country to …
  Just Majority via Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 10:01 PM

[Happening Tomorrow] Digital Roundtable: The Supreme Court’s Attack on Effective Governance

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss the history of the Supreme Court's attack on the administrative state and how the Court’s decisions could make it nearly impossible for Congress to do its job. | In its next term, the Supreme Court …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 20, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Sign the petition: Televise the Trump trial

As the case against Donald Trump goes to court for his illegal actions around January 6 – including conspiracy to violate civil rights, conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding – the American public must ha …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 11:11 PM

Just Majority Digital Roundtable: The Supreme Court’s Attack on Effective Governance

[Aug. 22 | 2 PM ET] Just Majority event series kicks off with a discussion about how the Court could undermine the government's effectiveness. Join this important conversation. | John: In its next term, the Supreme Court will hear a series of four cases …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 11:35 PM

[Aug. 22 at 2PM ET] The Supreme Court’s Attack on Effective Governance

Just Majority is hosting a digital roundtable to discuss the history of the Supreme Court's attack on the administrative state and how the Court’s decisions could make it nearly impossible for Congress to address such crucial issues as climate change, imm …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 12, 2023 at 10:05 PM

We're still 10 signatures short in Philadelphia

Tell Congress: Expand The Court | A recent study showed that without Court reform, a Republican supermajority will control the Court until 2065. We can't let that happen. | John: We are scheduling meetings with Members of Congress around the country to u…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 12:10 AM

Does John think Supreme Court justices should have term limits?

By limiting justices' years of active service, we can ensure a regular turnover on the bench, bringing fresh perspectives and preventing the entrenchment of outdated ideologies. | John: ? The Supreme Court's unchecked power and lack of accountability have…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 6, 2023 at 11:03 PM

We need 25 more signatures in Philadelphia

Tell Congress: Expand The Court | A recent study showed that without Court reform, a Republican supermajority will control the Court until 2065. We can't let that happen. | John: As this Supreme Court continues to act as an extension of the GOP, Congress…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 11:34 PM

End Qualified Immunity

Sign the petition: Demand Congress remove the shield of protection from police. No one is above the law, not even law enforcement. We must have accountability and stop protecting cops with qualified immunity. | John: As law enforcement continues to claim…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 12:02 AM

RE: Diversifying the bench

We celebrate President Biden for appointing most women, the most people of color, the most LGBTQ+ judges, and the most judges with public defender experience John... President Biden and Senate Democrats have worked to pass a major milestone: approving the…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 11:36 PM

Sign the petition: Stand against unchecked power in the Supreme Court

We need term limits. By limiting justices' years of active service, we can ensure a regular turnover on the bench, bringing fresh perspectives and preventing the entrenchment of outdated ideologies. | John: ? Given the constant flow and revelations of sit…
  Brian Fallon · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Some news from Demand Justice

Dear John, I wanted you to be among the first to know that after more than five years in the job, I am planning to step down from running Demand Justice day-to-day as Executive Director later this year... Dear John, I wanted you to be among the first to k…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Abortion is a matter of human rights.

We must stand firm against a national abortion ban. The majority of Americans?oppose?an outright ban, reinforcing the fact that this is not what the people want but rather a GOP political ploy. | Sign the petition: Say NO to a national abortion ban! …
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Thank Biden & Schumer for their leadership in reforming our nation's courts

President Biden and Senate Democrats have worked to pass a major milestone: approving the 100th district court nominees–136 federal judgeships in total under the Biden administration. | John... President Biden and Senate Democrats have worked to pass a m…
  Demand Justice · [email protected]
July 16, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Sign the petition: Say NO to a national abortion ban!

We must stand firm against the national abortion ban and uphold reproductive rights and personal freedoms. | Sign the petition: Say NO to a national abortion ban! ADD YOUR NAME John: In a direct affront to reproductive rights and…