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October 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM

This is how democracy is lost — unless we act now

Extremist views are taking over our courts. Your monthly support is needed to fight back now!  Hello John,   Since 1979, Alliance for Justice has been at the forefront of the fight for a fair and independent judiciary — exposing extremist nominees, challenging attacks on our rights, and defending th…

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October 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM

💥 The Nonprofit Fight is Real | Stay Compliant, Vocal, & in the Game with Our October Advocacy Webinars

Join us to protect your values — and your tax-exempt status.Upcoming Public WebinarsOctober 2025 | Online | $60 for Non-Members   Public Webinar: Preparing for Politically Motivated Attacks October 8 | 2 PM ET | $60  Nonprofits (and their staff) are sometimes attacked for political reasons as they e…

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  Maya, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Justice Trivia Night! 🎉⚖️

Sign up for a fun night of Justice Trivia!! There will be free drinks and food!Justice Trivia NightOctober 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 pmHello John,  Calling all D.C. based folks and members - The Alliance for Justice invites you to Justice Trivia Night! The trivia will be dedicated to all things “courts” s…

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September 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM

The Supreme Court appears ready to overturn decades of precedent

Lower courts uphold the law and push back on the Trump administration   Supreme Court Undermines Congressional Intent, Again   Once again, the Supreme Court has used its so-called emergency “shadow” docket to allow the Trump administration to carry out partisan and unprecedented actions that threate…

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September 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM

📢 September AFJ Insider: Fighting for Justice, Protecting Our Courts

From Supreme Court rulings to grassroots voter registration, here’s how AFJ is fighting for justice this month. Dear John,    We are living through dark and often difficult times. It’s not always easy to find reasons for optimism and hope. That is why I was so grateful to have presided over AFJ’s an…

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  Maya, AFJ Membership Team · [email protected]

September 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM

You’re Invited: Justice Trivia Night at Stoney’s! ⚖️🍻

Sign up for Justice Trivia Night with AFJ on October 23rd! There will be free food and drinks! Justice Trivia Night - October 23, 2025 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Stoney's on P StreetHello,  We’re excited to invite you to AFJ’s Justice Trivia Night  - a lively evening dedicated to all things courts, pop cultu…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Only 19 sustainers needed to defend democracy

Stand with AFJ: Protect courts, protect communities  Hello John,  For months, federal executive orders, new laws, and sweeping policy shifts have eroded state and local authority, threatened the integrity of future elections, disrupted the vital work of nonprofits, and placed immigrant, LGBTQ, minor…

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September 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Unaccountable Rulings, Unchecked Power: The Court’s Shadow Docket

From racial profiling to voting rights rollbacks, the Court’s shadow docket is reshaping our democracy in the dark. In light of the recent events involving Charlie Kirk, AFJ unequivocally condemns all forms of politically motivated violence. Disagreement and discourse are vital to a democratic socie…

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September 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Do you remember?

1979 this September?  Hello John,   In 1971, Lewis Powell wrote a memo urging corporate America to “weaponize” the courts. That memo became the blueprint for the takeover of our democracy by the wealthy and corporate elite, and AFJ was created to prevent this dictatorship. AFJ has fought back since …

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September 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM

📢 LAST CHANCE TO RSVP! Join Us for Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview

Please join Alliance for Justice and AFJ Action on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6-8pm ET for our annual in-person event, Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview.Dear John,  Please join Alliance for Justice and AFJ Action on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6-8 PM ET for our annual in-person ev…

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August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM

📢 Don’t Miss Out! Join Us for Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview

Please join Alliance for Justice and AFJ Action on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6-8pm ET for our annual in-person event, Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview. Dear John,  Please join Alliance for Justice and AFJ Action on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6-8 PM ET for our annual in-person e…

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August 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM

The Supreme Court is proving to be a reliable ally for this administration.

Trump nominates federal prosecutors and corporate attorneys to North Carolina judgeships. The Supreme Court’s “Calvinball” Jurisprudence   The Supreme Court is once again flexing its lawmaking power on the “shadow docket” — this time paving the way for the Trump administration to slash over $700 mil…

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August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM

💥 Join the Fight — Sign Up for Advocacy Webinars this September

Learn how to stay compliant while pushing back against attacks on our rights.Upcoming Public WebinarsSeptember 2025 | Online | $60 for Non-Members   Public Webinar: How California’s Disclosure Laws Affect Nonprofits When Lobbying for Lasting Change  September 3 | 2 PM ET | $60 After this workshop, C…

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August 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM

⚖️ Federal Courts, Advocacy Updates, and Upcoming Events ⚖️

From Trump’s latest judicial nominees to the ADA’s 35th anniversary, stay informed with AFJ’s latest news and resources. Dear John,    The Senate may be in recess, but we’re hard at work.   Behind the scenes, our Justice team is conducting rigorous research and in-depth analysis on judicial nominati…

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August 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO RSVP – Join us for Holding Court: Expanding Disability Rights and Defending the ADA 35 Years Later

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: Expanding Disability Rights and Defending the ADA 35 Years Later, taking place TOMORROW, August 26 at 1 PM ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: Expanding Disability Rights and D…

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August 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Join us for Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview

Please join Alliance for Justice and AFJ Action on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6-8pm ET for our annual in-person event, Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview. Dear John,  Please join Alliance for Justice and AFJ Action on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6-8 PM ET for our annual in-person e…

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  Amy Ciciora · [email protected]

August 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Build a Legacy That Champions Justice

Protect the people you love Dear John,  At Alliance for Justice, we believe your values deserve a legacy. This August, during National Make-A-Will Month, we’re encouraging our community to think intentionally about the future — of their families, their values, and the causes that matter most.   Crea…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Join us for Holding Court: Defending and Expanding the ADA 35 Years Later

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: Defending and Expanding the ADA 35 Years Later, taking place on Tuesday, August 26 at 1 PM ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: Defending and Expanding the ADA 35 Years Later, …

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August 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Trump’s erosion of the federal judiciary’s integrity continues with fourth slate of nominees.

One D.C. Circuit panel blocks Trump from usurping Congress’s power of the purse, while another shields him from accountability. New Judicial Nominees  Trump unveiled his fourth slate of judicial nominees on Truth Social, continuing his relentless assault on the integrity of the federal judiciary. Hi…

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August 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM

💥 Join the Fight — Sign Up for Advocacy Webinars this August

Learn how to stay compliant while pushing back against attacks on our rights.Upcoming Public WebinarsAugust 2025 | Online | $60 for Non-Members   Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)s August 14 | 2 PM ET | $60 This training is designed to provide an overview of how a 501(c)(4) organization c…

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August 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Republican Senators are confirming Trump loyalists and partisan idealogues to lifetime seats on the federal bench

The Ninth Circuit upholds district court's ruling on Trump’s birthright citizenship orderConfirmations  The Senate continues to push through Trump’s ultra-conservative judicial nominees. On July 22, Cristian Stevens and Joshua Divine were confirmed — despite Divine’s shocking record, which includes …

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July 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM

❗Supreme Court Shake-Ups, State Court Power, and Nonprofit Advocacy Under Fire❗

AFJ President Rachel Rossi shares key insights in her latest MSNBC appearance. Dear John,    In the last several years, the end of June into the start of July has come to symbolize a time of great peril for our democracy. This period is when the U.S. Supreme Court issues its most nervously anticipa…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO RSVP – Join us TOMORROW for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy

Please join us on TOMORROW, July 23, at 3 PM ET for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy. Dear John,   Please join us TOMORROW, July 23 at 3 PM ET for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy.  This virtual conversation will feature Eric Holder, the 82nd Attorney Ge…

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July 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM

🚨 Urgent: Help Stop Emil Bove’s Dangerous Judicial Nomination

Join us in urging the Senate to vote NO on confirming Emil Bove to the Third Circuit. Dear John,   Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee met to consider the nomination of Emil Bove to the Third Circuit. As Senate Democrats voiced their objections to Bove, Chairman Grassley cut off debate and ref…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Trump’s first judicial loyalist confirmed by the Senate, with more to follow.

The Supreme Court is expanding executive power, while the district courts try to limit its harmful effects. Judicial Nominations  Senate Confirms First Trump Judge   On Monday evening, the Senate voted 46–42 on a party line vote to confirm Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Si…

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July 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Join us for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 23, at 3 PM ET for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy. Dear John,   Please join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 3 PM ET for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy.  This virtual conversation will feature Eric Holder, the 82nd Attorn…

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  AFJ Team · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM

There’s still time to protect what matters most

Make a will today  Dear John,  We know the future can feel uncertain — but creating a will is one way to take back some control. If you haven’t had a chance to make your plan yet, you’re not alone — and there’s still time. Using FreeWill, you can write or update your will in about 20 minutes, at no …

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July 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Join us for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 23, at 3 PM ET for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy. Dear John,   Please join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 3 PM ET for Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy.  This virtual conversation will feature Eric Holder, the 82nd U.S. A…

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  AFJ Team · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM

An act of care for the people and causes you love

Protect what matters most with this free, easy-to-use estate planning resource.  Dear John,  Taking care of the people you love is one of the most meaningful acts you can do.  In a world where the future can feel uncertain, having a clear plan in place brings peace of mind — not just for you, but fo…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM

The Supreme Court both protects and paves the way for extremism.

The Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearings on Trump’s second slate of judicial nominees, while transgender individuals win a favorable ruling in federal district court.The Supreme Court concluded another deeply consequential term last week, with the conservative supermajority once again showing o…

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June 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM

🔥 July Webinars for Nonprofits Fighting Back are Here — Sign Up Now!

Advocacy trainings and tools for organizations that refuse to back down. Upcoming Public WebinarsJuly 2025 | Online | $60 for Non-Members   Public Webinar: Evaluating and Strengthening Your Advocacy  July 8 | 2 PM ET | $60  This workshop is designed to help nonprofits and foundations get started wi…

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June 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM

🚨 Do You Agree Emil Bove is Unfit for the Bench? 🚨

This Trump loyalist cannot be allowed a lifetime federal judgeshipHello 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 …

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June 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Join us for Holding Court: SCOTUS Term Review – Church, State, and the Shifting Court

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: SCOTUS Term Review - Church, State, and the Shifting Court, taking place on Thursday, June 26 at 3pm ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: SCOTUS Term Review - Church, State, an…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM

State of Justice: May Recap

Your monthly newsletter covering all things state courts. Dear John,  This month, the United States Supreme Court left in place a landmark ruling from Oklahoma’s highest court for civil appeals. In June of 2024, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that efforts to open a Catholic virtual charter school…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Trump loyalists are on the way to lifetime judgeships.

SCOTUS’s recent opinions, DOGE, and Florida’s district court nominees’ anti-civil rights records. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision in U.S v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. As of August 2024, roughly 26 states have enacted sim…

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  Jake Faleschini · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM

🧑🏾‍⚖️ We Deserve Properly Vetted Judges 🧑🏾‍⚖️

The Trump administration is cutting the ABA out of judicial vetting — AFJ is even more important Hello John,   This month, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the administration’s intent to sideline the American Bar Association (ABA) from the judicial vetting process — a move that will undoubtedly …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Weaponized Government. Unqualified Judges. We’re Ready.

AFJ’s new President shares how we’re meeting the moment — head-on. Dear John,    I am thrilled to be writing my first letter for June’s Insider from my new perch as AFJ’s third President. As we watch millions rise in demonstrations across the country, I am reminded that we are stronger in partnershi…

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June 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Join us for Holding Court: SCOTUS Term Review - Church, State, and the Shifting Court

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: SCOTUS Term Review - Church, State, and the Shifting Court, taking place on Thursday, June 26 at 3pm ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: SCOTUS Term Review - Church, State, an…

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June 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Why doesn't Justice Kavanaugh follow ethics rules?

SCOTUS has no binding ethics code, but it does have clear guidance.  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.   Justice Ket…

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June 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM

SCOTUS Just Turned Its Back on Gun Violence Victims!

AR-15s stay legal — for now.  Hello John,   Last Week, the Supreme Court refused to take up two cases challenging bans on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines in Maryland and Rhode Island. That decision leaves dangerous, military-style firearms like AR-15s in legal limbo — and our commu…

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June 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Trump continues his effort to stack the courts with extremists.

District Court Judge stalls destruction of the Dept. of Education and the Supreme Court rules against the environment (again). Judicial Nominees  New Nominees   Trump has announced his second slate of federal judicial nominees — this time for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and several district c…

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  Maya, AFJ Membership Team · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM

You’re Invited: Justice Trivia Night at Stoney’s! ⚖️🍻

Sign up for Justice Trivia Night with AFJ on June 24th! There will be free food and drinks! Justice Trivia Night - June 24th, 2025 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello,  We’re excited to invite you to Alliance for Justice’s Justice Trivia Night  - a lively evening dedicated to all things cou…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM

🔥 Build Power, Not Walls: Register Now for Our June Webinars to Equip Your Nonprofit for the Fight Ahead

Trump 2.0 is coming for advocacy. Learn how to protect your mission — and your funding. Upcoming Public WebinarsJune 2025 | Online | $60 for Non-Members   Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions and Political Organizations  June 5 | 2 PM ET | $60 If you…

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  Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort · [email protected]

May 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Take a stand against attacks on nonprofits

Empower nonprofits and foundations today In case you missed my last email: Nonprofits are under pressure, and Bolder Advocacy is stepping up to defend their right to speak out. We’re training and equipping thousands of organizations to advocate boldly in this critical moment. Make a donation today …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM

The Supreme Court issues key rulings on police violence and deportations, while considering moving the goalposts on nationwide injunctions.

Trump’s first judicial nominees are as bad as we thought they would be. The Supreme Court  Standard for Police Violence Cases  The Supreme Court issued its opinion in Barnes v. Felix, a police-violence case addressing how courts should evaluate excessive force claims. The case arose after the Fifth …

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  Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Nonprofits are going into battle — join the fight!

Support Bolder Advocacy as we train and defend nonprofits across the country.  Hello John,   In this critical moment for our democracy, nonprofits are stepping up — and they need support more than ever. The Trump administration is once again on the national stage threatening the resistance. Nationwi…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Join us for Holding Court: The Supreme Court and Conservative Grievance

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Supreme Court and Conservative Grievance, taking place on Wednesday, May 28 at 1 PM ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Supreme Court and Conservative Grievance, takin…

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May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Justice Needs Bold Leadership. Meet Rachel Rossi.

AFJ’s new president is a trailblazer ready to rise to the moment — and the fight ahead.Dear John,    Times continue to be deeply challenging, for us personally, but also, for our democracy. The chaos, the uncertainty, the daily outrage is our current reality, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Ce…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM

State of Justice: April Recap

Your monthly newsletter covering all things state courts. Dear John,  We are thrilled to introduce you to our team’s new Director of State Courts, LaTisha “Tish” Gotell Faulks! Tish is an attorney, advocate, and educator who has quickly become an indispensable part of the State Courts team and AFJ …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Join us for Holding Court: The Supreme Court and Conservative Grievance

We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Supreme Court and Conservative Grievance, taking place on Wednesday, May 28 at 1 PM ET. Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to an important discussion, Holding Court: The Supreme Court and Conservative Grievance, taki…

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