Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Bolder Advocacy Launches New Practical Guidance Series: Nonprofit Voter Assistance

Created in partnership with the Democracy Capacity Project  Your nonprofit’s voter engagement work just got stronger, bolder, and safer.  Bolder Advocacy, in partnership with The Democracy Capacity Project, just a launched a free, new series: Practical Guidance – Nonprofit Voter Assistance. These g…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 2:55 PM

The Rush: A Great Week For Disability Advocates

Two stellar nominees with experience in disability rights This week, Senator Schumer announced that the Senate will be in session this October. Typically, senators use October as a time to campaign in their home states during election years. Senator Schumer’s announcement is great news for judicial …

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and we want to make sure that you are ready to get out and vote in November. Dear John,    Today is National Voter Registration Day, and we want to make sure that you are ready to get out and vote in November.    The 2022 election is quickly approaching, so…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Take Action! Tell Your Senators to Fill Every Seat!

The Senate returned from summer recess last week and are already moving on confirming well-qualified judges to the federal bench. We must keep up the momentum and fill every seat by the end of 2022! Dear John,    The Senate returned from summer recess last week, and have already taken action on put…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 6:45 PM

The Rush: Let's Get Back to Work!

This fall is all about judicial nominations and confirmations Welcome back from the long Labor Day weekend! In honor of Labor Day and a recent positive ruling for workers, check out this blog post highlighting the importance of ending forced arbitration. Companies use arbitration as an expeditious …

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 6:06 PM

A Look At Our September Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates. Upcoming Public WebinarsSEPTEMBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy September 8 | 2 PM ET | $4…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 7:31 PM

The Rush: What To Look Forward To In September

Join us Wednesday, September 7 Calling all fans of democracy! Check out AFJ President Rakim Brooks’ latest op-ed - “Conservatives Have Been Packing the Courts for Years” - in Democracy Docket! It highlights the long campaign conservatives have waged to take over our courts, and the urgent need for …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Rush: A Page Out Of the McConnell Playbook

Two outstanding equal justice champions confirmed Last week, Alliance for Justice released Economic Justice, Judges, and the Law, a first-of-its-kind report detailing the severe under-representation of lawyers with backgrounds in labor and economic justice fields among active federal appellate ju…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 7:59 PM

What do Robert Mueller, Charlize Theron, Mata Hari and AFJ Have in Common?

Happy Birthday, AFJ! They all had a birthday this past Sunday, August 7!   Dear John:   On August 7, 1979, the Alliance for Justice was born, conceived of in response to a growing threat from the far right to decades of progressive advances in the United States.     I…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 3:18 PM

AFJ REPORT: A Set of Nominees To Help Rebalance Our Judiciary

What is an Economic Justice Judge? New AFJ Report: Economic Justice, Judges, and the LawPresident Biden has transformed the federal judiciary by nominating women, nominees of color, public defenders, and civil rights lawyers to the bench at an unprecedented rate.  At the Alliance for Justice, we be…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 3:12 PM

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority strikes again.

The end of term for the Supreme Court was filled with controversial decisions that will have a lasting effect on the nation. It’s clear our highest Court will not protect us, and we must depend on lower courts to act in the best interest of the people. Dear John,    The end of term for the Supreme …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 8:28 PM

The Rush: Taking August Off?

Advocates to Leader Schumer: Make Judges a Top Priority  Calling all Strict Scrutiny fans! Our fearless leader Rakim Brooks appeared on Crooked Media’s Supreme Court podcast to talk all things lower federal courts! Listen to the full episode, “How Mitch Rigged the Courts”, to learn more about how …

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  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 12:30 PM

SAVE the DATE - Nov. 2nd: AFJ Accelerating Toward Justice

We hope to see you at the REACHFriends:   We are pleased to share that, after a two-year hiatus, the Alliance for Justice will be welcoming friends, members, and supporters to its first in-person reception at the REACH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 2.   For many,…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 7:46 PM

The Rush: Picking Up The Pace?

We need more floor votes on civil rights champions. The 2021-2022 Supreme Court term is now over, but we will feel the ripple effects of many cruel decisions for years to come. The radicalized Trump Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion; undermined the separation of…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 1:48 PM

TODAY: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky

Join us for a timely conversation in our Holding Court seriesHolding Court: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky Thursday, July 7, 2022 @6PM ETOnline Join us for the next online edition of our Holding Court series.  This event will feature Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky discussing his new bo…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 4:01 PM

A Look At Our July Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates.  Upcoming Public WebinarsJULY 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members Public Webinar: Rules of Nonprofit Advocacy July 12 | 2 PM ET | $45This webinar will highlight some…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:54 PM

The Rush: Among Our Courts' Darkest Days

Explore our new and timely State Courts HubOn Friday, Alliance for Justice wrote that the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. JWHO, “will be remembered in the same vein as Dred Scott v. Sandford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Korematsu v. United States, and Bowers v. Hardwick as a dreadful stain on our nat…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Next Week: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky

Join us for a timely conversation in our Holding Court seriesHolding Court: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky Thursday, July 7, 2022 @6PM ETOnline Join us for the next online edition of our Holding Court series.  This event will feature Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky discussing his new bo…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Beware, this is just the beginning...

Today the Supreme Court issued its expected decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the constitutional right to an abortion. Dear John,  Earlier today, the Trump Court overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey –– decisions that…

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  Alliance for Justice | Alliance for Justice Action Campaign · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 8:31 PM

The Supreme Court is weakening gun restrictions.

Now is not the time to weaken gun restrictions. This Supreme Court has ultimately decided to put more innocent lives in danger. Today the Supreme Court issued its 6-3 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen. The court decided to overturn a century-old New York state l…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 6:23 PM

July 7: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky

Join us for a timely conversation in our Holding Court seriesHolding Court: Presumed Guilty with Erwin Chemerinsky Thursday, July 7, 2022 @6PM ETOnline Join us for the next online edition of our Holding Court series.  This event will feature Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky discussing his new bo…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 9:41 PM

The Rush: A Judiciary that Reflects All Of Us

Also, join us to discuss police violence and the Supreme Court There have now been 68 lifetime judges confirmed by the Biden administration, the highest number at this point in a presidency since the Kennedy Administration. And, this week, the White House introduced a diverse slate of seven more no…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 6:02 PM

TOMORROW: Supreme Court Ethics With Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Johnson

Be part of an urgent conversation in our Holding Court seriesTOMORROWHolding Court: The Supreme Court's Ethical Dilemma A conversation with Alliance for Justice, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Hank Johnson, Norm Eisen, and Meagan Hatcher-MaysWednesday, June 8, 2022 @ 6PM ET2001 K St NW, Washington, …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The Rush: Supreme Implications

Up to 98 announced nominations. In the devastating wake of multiple mass shootings recently, all eyes are on whether our elected leaders will come together to act on gun violence prevention. As we also wait for additional big decisions to come down from the Supreme Court this month, including the …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM

THIS WEDNESDAY: Supreme Court Ethics With Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Johnson

Be part of an urgent conversation in our Holding Court seriesNEXT WEEKHolding Court: The Supreme Court's Ethical Dilemma A conversation with Alliance for Justice, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Hank Johnson, Norm Eisen, and Meagan Hatcher-MaysWednesday, June 8, 2022 @ 6PM ET2001 K St NW, Washington,…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 11:48 PM

A Look At Our June Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates.   Upcoming Public WebinarsJUNE 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members Public Webinar: Understanding California's Lobbying Disclosure Laws June 1 | 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT | $4…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Holding Court: Join Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Johnson on June 8

Lawmakers and leading advocates discuss a Supreme Court code of ethics. Holding Court: The Supreme Court's Ethical DilemmaA conversation with Alliance for Justice, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Hank Johnson, Norm Eisen, and Meagan Hatcher-Mays Wednesday, June 8, 2022 @ 6PM ETGupta Wessler, 2001 K S…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 12:00 AM

The Rush: Pre-Midterms Madness

Laying the groundwork for a better future. This past weekend was full of violence, and a reminder that for many of us, the political stage is not all theatrics, and that our words matter. As America’s leaders struggle to combat a dangerous political culture, the sad reality is that more draconian …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM

What's Your Question About the Supreme Court's Ethical Dilemma?

Join Alliance for Justice, Norm Eisen, and leading advocates on June 8. Holding Court: The Supreme Court's Ethical DilemmaA conversation with Alliance for Justice, Norm Eisen, and Leading Advocates Wednesday, June 8, 2022 @ 6PM ETGupta Wessler, 2001 K St NW, Washington, DC News reports about Ginni…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Mobilize to Preserve Abortion Access This Saturday, May 14th

Find somewhere to take action near you Friends,Today, abortion remains legal. Today, abortion remains our fundamental constitutional right.    But we know from the draft opinion by Justice Alito leaked last week that our worst fears are coming true: the Supreme Court’s far-right supermajority is p…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 8:50 PM

The Rush: Fill Every Vacancy to Protect Abortion Rights and More

We cannot give up hope. This week’s news was devastating. A leaked draft opinion showing that five conservatives on the Supreme Court plan to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion confirmed what we long feared: the conservative majority on the Court is a direct threat to our hard-fought…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM

A Look At Our May Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates.  Upcoming Public Webinars MAY 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members Public Webinar: Shaping Public Policy in KentuckyMay 17 | 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT | $45 From implementing…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 3:19 PM

You're Invited: Celebrate Justice KBJ in Washington, DC on Monday, May 9

Join AFJ at Present Company Public House Friends, Thank you so much for your partnership advocating for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court and for courts that protect the rights of all of us. Together, we made history! Especially in light of the horrific abortion opin…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 7:29 PM

The Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe. Act now!

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is planning to overturn people’s constitutional right to an abortion. It's time to take action. Dear John,    Last night, a draft opinion from Justice Samuel Alito leaked, showing that the Supreme Court’s conservative majority is planning to overturn peopl…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

May 2, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Save the Date for Holding Court: The Supreme Court's Ethical Dilemma

A conversation with Alliance for Justice, Norm Eisen, and leading advocates. Holding Court: The Supreme Court's Ethical DilemmaA conversation with Alliance for Justice, Norm Eisen, and Leading Advocates Wednesday, June 8, 2022 @ 6PM ETGupta Wessler, 2001 K St NW, Washington, DC News reports about …

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  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Take Action! Sign Our Petition to Hold Justice Thomas Accountable!

Sign our petition demanding that Justice Thomas recuse himself from all cases surrounding the January 6th insurrection. Dear John,    Recently, disturbing revelations have come to light regarding the political activity of Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Evidence shows…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 9:38 PM

The Rush: Pressing Forward

117 vacancies left to fill... The sprint is on. Fresh off the triumph of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, the Senate has an opportunity in the coming months to move our federal courts closer to the promise of respecting and champion…

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  Abby Levine, Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 1:30 PM

A Leadership Transition for Bolder Advocacy

“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” - Mahatma Gandhi Dear John,    After 18 wonderful years, my time at Alliance for Justice (AFJ) as the Director of our Bolder Advocacy program is winding down. In this important moment for both me and the organizatio…

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  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Take Action! Sign Our Petition to Hold Justice Thomas Accountable!

Sign our petition demanding that Justice Thomas recuse himself from all cases surrounding the January 6th insurrection. Dear John,    Recently, disturbing revelations have come to light regarding the political activity of Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Evidence shows …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Did Your Senators Support KBJ? Judges Like Her?

Senators representing just 42.3% of the U.S. tried to block her confirmation Friends, Last week’s elevation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black woman, and the first public defender, on the U.S. Supreme Court really matters. It matters that abortion rights opponents weren’t ab…

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  Rakim Brooks, AFJ Action · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Join Us in Celebrating Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation

VICTORY! Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.Dear John,    Yesterday, we made history when Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Supreme Court. She is the first Black woman and the first public defender to be confirmed to the S…

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  Rakim H.D. Brooks · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 6:13 PM

JUSTICE Ketanji Brown Jackson

The votes are in - we did it! Friends, Today, the Senate finally confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Supreme Court! I want to personally thank you for leading us to this historic moment. We have achieved this victory because you cared enough to give your t…

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  AFJ Action · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Last Chance to Show Your Support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Join us to make her Justice Jackson  Dear John,    We're ready to put the first Black woman and first public defender on the U.S. Supreme Court. This week we must show up for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to assure that we will have a remarkable jurist who respects all of our rights on the highest cou…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

April 4, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Judge Jackson Is One Step Closer

Here's what comes next  Friends, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is one step closer to becoming Justice Jackson. The Senate Judiciary Committee just advanced her nomination, and the nation is that much closer to a more just and representative justice system. As Alliance for Justice President Rakim Bro…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 2:30 PM

A Look At Our April Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates.  Upcoming Public Webinars APRIL 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members Public Webinar: What Texas Nonprofits Need to Know About Ballot Measures April 5 | 2 PM ET / 11 AM …

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Take Action! Sign Our Petition to Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson!

Sign our petition to tell the Senate you support the swift and unobstructed confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Dear John,    Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing began this week and we witnessed firsthand the brilliance, temperament, and pois…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 9:00 PM

The Rush: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Persevered!

It was a big week for lower court nominees, too This week, we witnessed firsthand the brilliance, temperament, and poise of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.  Throughout the Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) proceedings this week, each exchange revealed her exemplary skill and character. We can all share…

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  Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 1:55 AM

Supreme Court Hearings Wrap-Up – Day Three

Four key takeaways from today's hearing Dear John,     Just as yesterday’s questioning concluded, AFJ President Rakim Brooks reflected on the day’s hearings on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. He highlighted how wonderful it was to see Judge Jackson’s sheer brilliance on display. H…

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  Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 11:40 PM

Supreme Court Mid-Hearings Wrapup – Day Two (So Far)

Five key takeaways from today’s hearing Dear John,    “Grace under pressure” is how Sen. Amy Klobuchar described Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s performance today, and we could not agree more. Following a dinner recess, senators will be continuing with their first round of questions within the hour. …

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  Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Supreme Court Hearings Wrapup – Day One

Five key takeaways from today’s hearing Dear John,    “Today is a day of joy. Today we should rejoice. President Biden nominated someone we have heard who is extraordinarily talented, who also happens to be a Black woman.” – Senator Cory Booker   As Chairman Richard Durbin said at the outset of the…

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