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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 5:01 PM

A Reflective Pause

Progress made and the road ahead This week marks the one-year anniversary of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. Last year, Justice Jackson made history as the first Black woman ever and first public defender to be nominated and confirmed to the United S…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM

A Look At Our April Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsAPRIL 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions & PACs April 4 | 2 PM ET | $60If your organization is gearing u…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Introducing State of Justice by AFJ Action

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them.Dear John,    We’ve said it before, state supreme courts are one of the final battlegrounds to protect our most important constitutional rights. State courts hear 95% of all cases in the United States. From …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 8:01 PM

New Nominations and Confirmations

It's Time to Fill Every Vacancy While it has been a slow work session for federal judicial nominations, we’re seeing some progress. The Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) held a short hearing on Wednesday, which featured Judge Kato Crews (D. Col.). This week, the Senate also confirmed Jessica Clarke t…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM

March Edition of AFJ Insider: From the Student Debt Cancellation Rally to Upcoming State Elections

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  March is Women’s History Month, but here at AFJ, we know that protecting and advancing women’s rights is a year-round effort, especially in the face of such aggressive and unrelenting attacks. That is why every day we work alongside our…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 3:13 PM

Take Action: Tell Your Senators to Confirm More Judges!

The Senate must confirm all judicial nominees who are or will be awaiting full Senate action during the course of the 118th Congress. Dear John,   TAKE ACTION: There are more than 100 federal judicial vacancies. The Senate must act! The Senate must confirm all judicial nominees who are or will be aw…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 6:12 PM

History Made

Join Dahlia Lithwick and AFJ's Rakim Brooks Tuesday Happy Women’s History Month! Follow Alliance for Justice on Instagram to join us in celebrating the achievements of women in our democracy.    Last week, the Supreme Court heard a pair of cases that will determine the fate of President Biden’s plan…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM

A Look At Our March Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsMARCH 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)s March 2 | 2 PM ET | $60This training will provide an overview of how a501(c)(4) organization can effectively…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM

TOMORROW: Join Us to Defend Student Debt Relief

The Supreme Court is hearing a lawless challenge to economic freedom for millions. Hi John,   Tomorrow, Alliance for Justice will join borrowers and allies before the steps of the Supreme Court to speak in one voice in support of student loan debt cancellation.  Student debt cancellation is a polic…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Over 100 Confirmed Judges

Let’s continue the progress!The Good News On February 14th, the Senate confirmed President Biden’s 100th judge to the federal bench. This is a remarkable accomplishment. With a total of 105 confirmations, the Biden administration has had more judges confirmed at this point in his term than during th…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 7:15 PM

NEXT WEEK: Join Us to Defend Student Debt Relief on February 28th

The Court is hearing a lawless challenge to economic freedom for millions. Hi John,   This month, Alliance for Justice will join borrowers and allies before the steps of the Supreme Court to speak in one voice in support of student loan debt cancellation.  Student debt cancellation is a policy that…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Introducing AFJ Insider

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Welcome to our first edition of AFJ Insider: your monthly rundown of everything happening in our organization, our courts, and our fight for equality for all.  Every day I am inspired by our network of supporters. Your dedication to the Alliance …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 2:02 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Join Us to Defend Student Debt Relief on February 28th

The Court is hearing a lawless challenge to economic freedom for millions. Hi John,   This month, Alliance for Justice will join borrowers and allies before the steps of the Supreme Court to speak in one voice in support of student loan debt cancellation.  Student debt cancellation is a policy that…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 10:27 PM

The Rush: The State of Our Courts

Let’s finish the job!  Happy Black History Month! Follow AFJ on Instagram to join us in celebrating and spotlighting Black History-makers!   On Tuesday, President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address before Congress, highlighting the progress his administration has achieved in the …
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 6:29 PM

A Look At Our February Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsFEBRUARY 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions and PACs February 8 | 2 PM ET | $60If your organization is gear…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Commemorating Incredible Progress

Alliance for Justice's 2022 End-of-Year Report Since President Biden's term began, the Senate has confirmed an incredible 97 judges, more than were confirmed during the first two years of either of the previous administrations.   Notably, Biden has added more Black women to the circuit courts in th…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 5:33 PM

The Rush: Back to Business

Join Us and Elie Mystal Next Thursday   As we move into 2023 and focus on the goals ahead, we encourage you to reflect on the significant progress we achieved in 2022. Read AFJ’s End of Year Report for 2022 to learn more about the AFJ’s work and the phenomenal nominations and confirmations of last …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM

The Rush: New Year, New Congress, New Opportunities!

Let's Keep it 💯+! On January 3rd, the 118th Congress began. With this new Congress comes new opportunities for the Senate to prioritize the confirmation of highly qualified and diverse nominees to the federal bench. Our goals in 2023 are the same as they were last year – to break more records and el…
  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 10:11 PM

Together is how we win – thank you!

We could not have done it without you. Dear John, To all our dedicated donors and supporters – thank you! You made our year end gift match a terrific success. Not only did we meet our 2-week goal of $50,000 but surpassed it by nearly $8,000.    What does all this generosity mean for our work in 2023…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A Look At Our January Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings! Upcoming Public WebinarsJANUARY 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Lobbying and Advocacy 101 January 10 | 2 PM ET | $60After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activiti…
  The AFJ Team · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Thank you for an amazing 2022!

TODAY is your last chance to double your commitment to justice! Dear John, Wishing you and your family a happy and peaceful new year!  And a reminder that it is your last chance to give – and double your gift.   We are so close to our goal – only $9,200 left to meet our $50,000 match!   Alliance for…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Build the Future YOU Want to Live in!

This year let's resolve to create an inclusive and responsive democracy. Dear John, It has been an incredible year at AFJ, and we have the numbers to prove it.     Through AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy program, we held 450 workshops, fielded over 1,200 technical assistance calls, and trained more than 10,00…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Representation on Our Courts Matters!

Our year end dollar-for-dollar match continues! Dear John, What a year for Justice we’ve had at AFJ, in large part, thanks to YOU. As of this writing, the Biden Administration has confirmed over 97 judges and nominated a monumental 142 judges.   And as we look ahead to a 51 Senator majority in 2023,…
  Shannon Williams, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Bolder Advocacy Happens with YOUR Support!

Our year end match is underway – double your gift TODAY! Dear John, As the year comes to a close, and we bundle up for the holiday season, let’s take a moment to look at how Bolder Advocacy helped support the work of progressive nonprofits over the past year!   In 2022, Bolder Advocacy held 450 work…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Make Your Generosity Go Twice as Far!

Your gift will be matched – doubling your support of AFJ’s critical work! Dear John, Thank you to everyone who has already donated! Because of this generosity, we are almost halfway to reaching our matching goal of $50,000 - with only $27,000 left to raise. Can you help us get there by making a gift…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Don’t Miss This — Here’s Our Thanks Video to You!

Here's to a phenomenal 2022 and an even better and bolder New Year! Enjoy a special video message from our President, Rakim Brooks.      Excited for the new year? Click here to see more events happening in 2023! Copyright (C) 2022 Alliance for Justice. All rights reserved.  You are receiving this em…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Twice The Impact for Democracy

Year End Matching Gift Challenge!Dear John, I want you to know how grateful we are for you and your generous commitment to our work together to diversify our judiciary and supercharge activists to be as effective as possible. So many of you have already donated to Alliance for Justice this year. THA…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 10:08 PM

The Rush: Last Hearing of the Year and Continued Confirmations

Keep Up the Confirmations! In the past few weeks, the Senate voted to confirm eight more nominees to the federal bench, including Tamika Montgomery-Reeves for the Third Circuit, Doris Pryor for the Seventh Circuit, Dana Douglas for the Fifth Circuit, and Mia Roberts Perez for the Eastern District of…
  Kimberly Humphrey, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Not Resting On Our Laurels

Working every day with Senate leadership Dear Supporter: At the end of a year like this, with over 95 confirmed judges - including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson! - it would be easy to rest on our laurels and skate into the new year.   But that’s not AFJ’s style.    And as AFJ’s Legal D…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Tell Your Senators: Judicial Confirmations are a Top Priority!

Join us in calling on the U.S. Senate to make judicial confirmations a top priority! Dear John,    As this session of Congress comes to a close, it's time to double down on the importance of judicial nominations. Join us in calling on the U.S. Senate to make judicial confirmations a top priority and…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 9:30 PM

A Remarkable Year at AFJ - By The Numbers

There's even more to do next year. Dear Supporter:  It’s been an incredible year at AFJ, and we have the numbers to prove it. We’ve worked with the Biden Administration and Democratic Senate to confirm a record number of judges—93 to date and with the Senate now at 51-49, we only expect to increase…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM

TOMORROW: Democracy’s at Stake at the Supreme Court. Can You Join Us?

The Court will hear the dangerous Moore v. Harper case tomorrow Hi John,   Tomorrow, December 7, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in Moore v. Harper – a dangerous power grab that could wreak havoc on our democracy.  North Carolina lawmakers want the Supreme Court to grant them unchecked power…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 9:28 PM

The Rush: Committee and Confirmation Votes

We need to see action on the Senate floor! Amidst the breaking news of the alleged leaks by Justice Alito, the fear of a severe crisis in the Supreme Court is growing. We are calling for immediate Congressional action and organizing around a broader, stronger public response to the numerous ethics v…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 7:53 PM

A Look At Our December Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our last trainings of the year! Upcoming Public WebinarsDECEMBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Advocacy and Lobbying 101 December 13 | 2 PM ET | $45501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 2:48 PM

Democracy’s at Stake on December 7 at the Supreme Court. Can You Join Us?

Join us Wednesday morning Hi John,   On Wednesday, December 7, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in Moore v. Harper – a dangerous power grab that could wreak havoc on our democracy.  North Carolina lawmakers want the Supreme Court to grant them unchecked power when it comes to federal electio…
  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Take Action: Urge the Senate to Confirm Equal Justice Judges!

Join us in calling on the Senate to take immediate action to strengthen our federal courts. Dear John,    Justice-centered courts are vital to protecting our democracy and the Senate must take action. A critical step in re-balancing the federal judiciary is for the Senate to confirm equal justice ch…
  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Corruption at the Court

Our plan in the wake of Saturday's reportDear John,  By now, you likely know of this weekend’s NYT piece outlining disturbing revelations that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has long had inappropriate contact with litigants and extremist conservative political interests. This is not new informat…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 9:35 PM

The Rush: Confirmations Continue!

Midterm Election Results Celebrations and a Lame-Duck Preview It’s official! The Democrats will hold the Senate—and have the potential to gain an extra seat should Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) win re-election in the Georgia Senate run-off in December. The Biden Administration, Leader Schumer, and …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 10:01 PM

If We Really Want to Transform Our Courts...

Introducing the Confirmations Overdue Campaign While we now know Senate control will not change hands at the beginning of 2023, that does not change the level of focus that Senators ought to have on filling federal court vacancies this November. We can’t miss the opportunity to quickly build on the…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM

THE RUSH CONTINUES

Now let’s transform our courts We’re extremely excited to report that the addition of John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, and re-election of Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Mark Kelly, means that THE RUSH CONTINUES! The Senate runoff election in Georgia remains crucial to our success, but we now kno…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 6:49 PM

The 2022 Midterm Election is here!

Today is the last day to vote in the 2022 Midterm Election! Dear John,    Today is Election Day! It’s your last chance to get out and vote!   There is so much at stake in this election and we must elect the right people to represent us, or our rights will be left on the line. If you have not voted …
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 9:26 PM

The 2022 Midterm Election is quickly approaching...

The last day to vote in the 2022 Midterm Election is Tuesday, November 8, and it’s time to get out and vote! Dear John,    The last day to vote in the 2022 Midterm Election is Tuesday, November 8, and it’s time to get out and vote!   There is so much at stake in this election and if we don’t elect …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 8:59 PM

The Rush: Countdown to Confirmations – Recess is Almost Over

On November 14th, the Senate is back in session and we are ready to put on the pressure. It’s been a jam-packed couple of weeks of rallies, events, and planning. On Monday, October 31, we showed up to show our support for affirmative action before the Supreme Court. While these cases are troubling, …
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 4:02 PM

A Look At Our November Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates. Upcoming Public WebinarsNOVEMBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Recordkeeping and Reporting for 501(c)(3) Organizations that LobbyNovember 16 |…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 1:11 PM

MONDAY: Join Our Rakim Brooks to Rally for Affirmative Action

Affirmative action benefits all students Hi John,    All students deserve a fair shot at going to college and the career opportunities that follow, regardless of their family’s finances, where they grew up, or their racial and ethnic background. But systemic and racial inequities still prevent all…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 3:09 PM

The Rush: The Senate is on Recess, But Court is in Session

While nominations are temporarily halted, the Supreme Court is just beginning its new term. Although the next Senate work session won't begin until November 14th, we are not slowing down our push for Sen. Schumer and the entire Democratic Caucus to immediately continue confirming pending nominees. W…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 2:55 PM

OCT. 31: Join Our Rakim Brooks to Rally for Affirmative Action

Affirmative action benefits all students Hi John,    All students deserve a fair shot at going to college and the career opportunities that follow, regardless of their family’s finances, where they grew up, or their racial and ethnic background. But systemic and racial inequities still prevent all…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 9:48 PM

The Rush: Supreme Celebrations and A Need to Coalesce Around More Confirmations

While we celebrate Justice Jackson, the election matters for the future of the federal courts on all levels The Supreme Court’s new term evokes fresh fears about the future of the American democracy and the additional harm that can be done to our established liberties. This week the AFJ president, R…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Today is First Monday!

Today is First Monday, which marks the beginning of the Supreme Court term. Dear John,    Today is First Monday, which marks the beginning of the Supreme Court term. At the end of last term, we watched the Supreme Court’s conservative majority make controversial decisions that will have a lasting ef…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 3:47 PM

A Look At Our October Public Webinars

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates. Upcoming Public WebinarsOCTOBER 2022 | ONLINE | $45 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Building Nonpartisan Partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, Unions, and PACs O…