AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 5:02 PM

State of Justice: February Issue 1

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    All eyes are on the United States Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments on February 8 in Trump v. Anderson, the case in which the Colorado Supreme Court determined former President Donald…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Love and Progress Are in the Air

Happy Early Valentine’s from AFJ: Cupid, the Courts, and Confirmations On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Anderson, the case arising out of a state supreme court ruling finding Donald Trump ineligible to run for president again based on his participation in an insurrection—th…

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February 7, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Holding Court: Black Grief/White Grievance

Join us on February 21 for the latest in AFJ's Holding Court series. Register to Attend the Event Here  Please join us on Wednesday, February 21 at 3pm ET for a conversation with Dr. Juliet Hooker, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science at Brown University and author of …

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 2:16 PM

A Look At Our February Public Webinars!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!   Upcoming Public WebinarsFebruary 2024 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election SeasonFebruary 1 | 2 PM ET | $60  Though public charities must remain nonpa…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM

State of Justice: January Recap Issue 2

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    State courts are already in the national spotlight in 2024. With briefs filed last week, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on February 8 in the case brought by former …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 8:31 PM

From the Senate to SCOTUS – A Big Week for Federal Courts

New Year, Same Injustices The Supreme Court last week heard oral arguments in Loper Bright and Relentless – a pair of administrative law cases with the potential to transform the way our federal government works. The two cases pose the same question: Should the Court overturn long-standing precede…

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January 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM

January Edition of AFJ Insider: New Year, Same Mission

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  With your support, AFJ is busier than ever as the country heads into what will be one of the most momentous election years of our lifetimes. Thank you for being a part of the community that makes our work possible. To begin our year…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 7:17 PM

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER – Holding Court: Becoming Justice Thomas

Join us tomorrow, January 23 for the latest in AFJ's Holding Court series.  Register to Attend the Event Here    Our next Holding Court is taking place tomorrow so this is your last chance to register for the event. Please join us on Tuesday, January 23 at 2pm EST for a conversation with Joel Anders…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 5:03 PM

REMINDER – Holding Court: Becoming Justice Thomas

Join us on January 23 for the latest in AFJ's Holding Court series.  Register to Attend the Event Here    The countdown is on and we're less than a week away from our next Holding Court. Please join us on Tuesday, January 23 at 2pm EST for a conversation with Joel Anderson, staff writer for Slate an…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 9:24 PM

22 Nominated—66 Confirmations to Go; Lucky Number 66

New Year, New Oral Arguments, New Nominations! A New Year means new arguments! On January 17, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc v. Department of Commerce. Ahead of these arguments, AFJ President Rakim Brooks will be joining United…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 8:43 PM

State of Justice: Happy New Year!

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    This year so many offices are on the ballot from the President to Senate to school boards to state legislatures. In many states, however, there is one office listed at the bottom of your ball…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Holding Court: Becoming Justice Thomas

Join us on January 23 for the latest in AFJ's Holding Court series.  Register to Attend the Event Here    Please join us on Tuesday, January 23 at 2pm EST for a conversation with Joel Anderson, staff writer for Slate and host of the podcast Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas.   In Slow Burn’s eighth…

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  The AFJ Team · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM

We win together – thank you!

We could not have done it without you. Dear John,  To all our dedicated donors and supporters – thank you! With your support, we not only succeeded in meeting our matching goal of $110,000, but blew past it by nearly $55,000!! Thank you!  What does your generosity mean for our work in 2024? Every d…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM

A Look At Our January Public Webinars!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!   Upcoming Public WebinarsJanuary 2024 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good January 9 | 2 PM ET | $60 After this workshop, you will have a clear und…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Take a stand for justice – and double your impact!

TODAY is your last chance to double your commitment to justice! Dear John, Right now, our democracy and freedoms are under threat. That’s why it’s more important than ever that we have level heads with diverse experiences in the places where the decisions that impact us all are being made.    As an…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Justice for ALL – Join the movement!

Supporting AFJ means consolidating power and working for justice. Dear John,  You know that justice-centered courts are vital to protecting our democracy.  In 2023, with your support, we reached our goal of confirming 13 “phenominees” - judges that were waiting on the sidelines, their nominations l…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 10:00 PM

We’re almost there!

Our end of year match has almost been met - $30,000 left to raise! Dear John, For nearly 45 years, AFJ has continued our forward march, dauntless in our pursuit of a multiracial democracy that works for ALL.  A march forward that isn’t possible without YOU, in step with us, year after year.  Thank …

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  Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM

49 and 50 are DONE!

Rush Your Support to AFJ – Your Gift Is Automatically Doubled!Dear John,  Our Bolder Advocacy team is ending 2023 on a high note: We just finished the 49th and 50th state in AFJ’s free, online series of guides to what nonprofits need to know about lobbying. These guides are a vital resource for nonp…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM

State of Justice: December Issue 2 – See you in 2024!

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    In our last State of Justice issue of 2023, we are reflecting on the powerful effects state courts can have on the fundamental rights of Americans, embodied just this week by the Colorado Sup…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 9:48 PM

Tis the Season to Confirm All Pending Judicial Nominees!

A Final Push for Confirmations – There’s S(no)w Time to Wait! As we speed towards the close of yet another banner year for the federal judiciary, we would like to pause and take a moment to thank you all for your tireless support! Thanks to you, 2023 was a historic year for our nation’s courts. In …

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 5:41 PM

December Edition of AFJ Insider:

The year in justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  2023 has been an enormously productive and inspiring year at the Alliance for Justice (AFJ). And while there were challenges and setbacks, with this note, I want to celebrate all that you helped AFJ to accomplish. We launched new c…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 3:02 PM

There are Many Ways to Show Your Generosity!

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 well on our way to reaching our matching goal of $110,000 before December 31st. Can you help us get to the finish line by making a …

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  Vasu Abhiraman · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 4:13 PM

YOUR Support Helps Fight for Progressive Judges!

AFJ is ending 2023 strong with a match – double your gift TODAY! Dear John,  The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate — and there is plenty to celebrate! Alliance for Justice has helped nominate and confirm 160 progressive, fair-minded judges during the Biden administration to date, incl…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 9:16 PM

State of Justice: December Issue 1

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    As we near the end of 2023, we look back on the year’s highlights for state supreme courts and celebrate the elevation of a number of attorneys with backgrounds in advocating for underserved …

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Can you grab an end?

Help pull us across the finish line - your gift will be doubled! Dear John,  Every year at AFJ we achieve big things with your support. But while our commitment never changes, something is different this year - the stakes are higher than ever before. It is critical to our democracy and our courts t…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

December 4, 2023 at 4:00 PM

ONLY TWO MORE PUBLIC WEBINARS LEFT IN 2023! Sign up today!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!   Upcoming Public WebinarsDecember 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: Investing in Change with Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy  December 7 | 2 PM ET | $60 After this workshop you will…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 4:02 PM

2023’s Hottest Holiday Gift: The Subpoena

With less than a month left, Senate allies are keeping up the momentum. As we approach the holidays, there’s much to celebrate—including surprise unseasonal Senate fireworks! This week, Chair Dick Durbin held his ground in the Senate Judiciary Committee against conservatives’ last ditch effort to …

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 3:29 PM

State of Justice: November Issue 2

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,   The Thanksgiving season presents an important opportunity to celebrate and amplify Native American histories. In today's issue, we examine the role state courts play in protecting indigenous p…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 10:04 PM

One Gift = Double the Action!

Dear John,  There are many deserving charities, but when you consider who to support this Giving Tuesday, remember the importance of the courts. The courts impact the effectiveness of every charity – and they cannot create the change they seek without the protection of a fair justice system. Court…

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  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Will you DOUBLE your Giving Tuesday IMPACT?

Dear John,  Today we are excited to kick off our year end fundraising campaign with the opportunity for you to double your impact! Your $25 donation becomes $50, your $100 donation becomes $200 because a generous benefactor to AFJ has promised to match, dollar for dollar, every gift we receive betwe…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 4:19 PM

NEXT WEEK - Holding Court: How the Supreme Court Divided America

Join us December 5 for the latest in AFJ's Holding Court series   Register to Attend the Event Here    The overturning of precedents and Court overreach, the low favorability rating, and ethics scandals are clearly plaguing the highest court in the United States. Michael Waldman, President and CEO o…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 5:01 PM

November Edition of AFJ Insider: 150+ Biden Judges on the Bench

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  The results of the November 7 elections were incredibly encouraging to those of us who work for justice. Consecrating the right to an abortion into the Ohio State Constitution, the election of forward thinking, rights protecting candi…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Giving Thanks for Senate Stalwarts

As things get chilly, nominations are heating up! On November 7, the Senate confirmed then-longest waiting judicial nominee Kenly Kiya Kato, a former federal public defender with experience in civil rights and employment law litigation, to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Califor…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:04 PM

State of Justice: November Issue 1

A biweekly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    Get ready for more State of Justice in your inbox every month—we're switching to bi-weekly updates! Read this issue for updates on Pennsylvania’s statewide judicial elections, why Ohio Suprem…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Holding Court: How the Supreme Court Divided America

Join us December 5 for the latest in AFJ's Holding Court series   Register to Attend the Event Here    The overturning of precedents and Court overreach, the low favorability rating, and ethics scandals are clearly plaguing the highest court in the United States. Michael Waldman, President and CEO o…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 10:27 PM

The Senate Flexes

Markups, Hearings, and All Things Ethics! Last Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off its next round of nomination hearings. Among the nominees before the Committee were Seth Aframe (1st Cir.), Sarah Russell (D. Conn.), and Edward Kiel (D.N.J.). We are particularly excited to see Sarah…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Join Us in Calling for Justice Thomas's Immediate Resignation

Lend your name to the fight and join our call for the immediate resignation of Justice Thomas! Dear John,    The Supreme Court should be the gold standard of judicial ethics, but some justices today, particularly Justice Clarence Thomas, are falling far short of that standard. To begin restoring t…

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  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 5:30 PM

ONLY FOUR PUBLIC WEBINARS LEFT IN 2023! Sign up today!

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country for our trainings!   Upcoming Public WebinarsNovember & December 2023 | ONLINE | $60 for Non-Members  Public Webinar: The Advantages of 501(c)(4)sNovember 9 | 2 PM ET | $60 This training will provide an overview of how a 501(c)(4) or…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 7:40 PM

State of Justice: October Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    In just one week, Pennsylvania will hold elections on November 7 for the supreme court, county school boards, city councils, and more. There are FOUR seats up for election across Pennsylvania’…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Big News for the Federal Judiciary—at Every Level

New Nominations, New Confirmations, New SJC Member Join us in offering a warm welcome to the newest member of the Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC): Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA)! We are ecstatic to see Senator Butler joining the Committee and look forward to working with her. Confirming diverse, h…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 6:08 PM

October Edition of AFJ Insider: Justice Thomas is Past Three Strikes

All things justice, nonprofits, and equality for all. Hi John,  In a new ad campaign that ran on the Washington Post's website as baseball's postseason began, Alliance for Justice sent a message to the Court and the country: Justice Clarence Thomas is well past his three strikes and it’s high time…

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  Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Last Call for Tomorrows Night of Legal Brilliance and Brainy Battles at Stoney's on P! 📚🤓

Get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks!  October 12th, 2023 6:30 - 8 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello,  This is a final reminder that the Alliance for Justice is hosting our Justice Trivia Night dedicated to all things “courts” tomorrow from 6:30 – 8:30 p…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Supreme Court Term Kickoff

The docket is loaded Last Monday, October 2nd, marked the beginning of the Supreme Court’s 2023 term, during which it will hear cases that could have major implications for gun control, disability rights, economic justice, and more. Up first? Oral arguments in criminal justice sentencing case Pulsi…

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  Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 6:39 PM

One Week Until Justice Trivia Night - Get Ready to Unleash Your Legal Genius! 🍸⚖️

Get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks!  October 12th, 2023 6:30 - 8 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello,  The Alliance for Justice is excited to host a Justice Trivia Night dedicated to all things “courts” at Stoney's on P Street NW next Thursday October 12…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 6:22 PM

This Thursday - Holding Court: Tomorrow on Trial

The latest in AFJ's Holding Court series   Register to Attend the Event Here    Please join us this Thursday, October 5 at 3pm EDT for a conversation about how the courts will have an impact on future generations. Co-hosted by Alliance for Justice, Rising Organizers, and People’s Parity Project, the…

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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 8:30 PM

State of Justice: September Recap

A monthly newsletter on all things state supreme courts and how AFJ Action is impacting them. Dear John,    More than ever, people are paying attention to the importance of state supreme courts as they have emerged as the last line of defense for abortion access, voting rights, sentencing measures, …

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  Alliance For Justice · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 4:36 PM

🎉 EVENT ALERT: Justice Trivia Night ⚖️

Get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks!  October 12th, 2023 6:30 - 8 pm at Stoney's on P Street Hello,   Calling all D.C. based members and staff - get ready to test your knowledge of the courts and unwind with free food and drinks! The Alliance for Justi…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Next Thursday - Holding Court: Tomorrow on Trial

The latest in AFJ's Holding Court series  Tomorrow on Trial:Holding Court for Our Future   Register to Attend the Event Here   Please join us on Thursday, October 5 at 3pm EDT for a conversation about how the courts will have an impact on future generations. Co-hosted by Alliance for Justice, Risin…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

September Edition of AFJ Insider: A New Supreme Court Term

Join us for Holding Court LIVE this evening in DC Hi John,  Last week, I attended the naming ceremony of Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice at Brown University. During her tenure as president of Brown and the first Black person to lead an Ivy League institution, President…

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  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 1:10 PM

Congress is Back and Confirmations Continue!

Biden Administration Announces Two New Slates of Judicial Nominees  The Good News Summer is officially over, and you know what that means: Congress is back in session! This first week has been action-packed to say the least, with two new slates of judicial nominees, one lively Senate Judiciary Commi…

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