Alliance for Justice

"The Alliance for Justice’s review of last year’s nominees found them far more extreme than the first-term picks, with loyalty to Trump now a prerequisite. Nominee after nominee refused to say plainly that Biden won in 2020." www.theunpopulist.net/p/a-democrat...

Trump's DOJ pressured an immigration judge over her rulings, then fired her. Let us be clear: Judges are supposed to follow the law, NOT an administration's political agenda. Judicial independence isn't optional, and neither is due process. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

Yesterday, the Supreme Court ordered that the Trump administration cannot enforce a new policy that restricts treatment for transgender inmates in federal prison. #TransRightsAreHumanRights www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

Justice Kagan says the Supreme Court’s recent rulings have damaged our democracy. In other breaking news, water is wet. 🙃 Glad someone on the Court is finally saying the quiet part out loud, because the damage isn't subtle. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Today, Alliance for Justice is proud to announce the launch of AFJ Law, a new program providing direct, pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations facing growing legal, regulatory, and political threats. Read our full announcement: afj.org/article/alli...

Supreme Court justices who served prior to 1966 stayed for a median of 15.3 years. But for the justices who served after 1966, that number jumped to 25.7 years (not including the current justices). bit.ly/3VmxQ7X

NEW: The Oligarchy's Bench exposes a lie: federal courts are not grand protectors of Americans' rights. Read how the federal judiciary is engineering a rigged economy in the @demandjustice.bsky.social & @groundwork.bsky.social report: demandjustice.org/oligarchy

This year's Supreme Court term is already loaded up with opportunities for the MAGA majority to further roll back our civil rights, endanger our wellness, rig the economy for corporations, and compromise our democracy. Court reform now! Our full statement: afj.org/article/new-...

Say it with us. Checks notes... More abuse of power by Trump's DOJ. minnesotareformer.com/2026/09/30/j...

This person has trouble with basic facts. We should not trust any judicial nominee Sen. Eric Schmitt champions.

Justice Alito has recused himself from a major climate case only after concerns were raised about his oil and gas investments. Conflicts of interest, or their appearance, have no place on our nation’s highest court. SCOTUS needs a binding code of ethics. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

🚨 Another unlawful win for the Trump administration. SCOTUS’s conservative majority just cleared the way for an expanded federal database to conduct sweeping voter citizenship checks — putting eligible voters at risk of disenfranchisement. www.cnn.com/2026/09/25/p...

California’s Supreme Court ordered a county sheriff to return 650,000 ballots unlawfully seized during an investigation into unfounded voting irregularities in a 2025 special election. Another great example of why #StateCourtsMatter. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Join us TOMORROW for a Pathways to the Bench panel celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Four judges will share their paths to the bench, discuss their experiences as Hispanic jurists, & offer insights for anyone considering judicial service. REGISTER: afj.org/hispanicheritage

The fight over Missouri’s congressional map isn’t over. The 8th Circuit has revived a Republican-drawn map designed to give the GOP an edge, even after SCOTUS blocked its use twice. Now the battle is heading back to the Supreme Court. www.politico.com/news/2026/09...

Join us on 9/24 at 12 PM ET for a Pathways to the Bench panel celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Four judges will share their paths to the bench, discuss their experiences as Hispanic jurists, and offer insights for anyone considering judicial service. Register here: afj.org/hispanicheritage

Every issue we care about, including voting rights, workers’ rights, reproductive freedom, and clean air and water, goes through the courts. Fair courts protect people. Captured courts protect power. The difference defines our future. #CourtsMatter

Thank you @afj.org for endorsing Supreme Court expansion! Read Alliance for Justice's position on Supreme Court Reform on its website: afj.org/why-courts-m... For a list of organizations that have publicly endorsed Court expansion: supreme13.org/endorsements...

NEW: Northern District of Texas nominee Courtney Coker worked to "inflict lasting harm" on vulnerable communities through his work as a federal prosecutor. In a new letter, @afj.org highlights his record and urges senators to reject Coker's confirmation. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/texas-nomi...

Join ACS, @afj.org, and HNBA on 9/24 at 12pm ET for a Pathways to the Bench panel in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Four judges will share their paths to the bench, discuss their experiences as Hispanic jurists, and offer insights for anyone considering judicial service.

🚨 A huge win for Missouri voters: Justice Kavanaugh rejected Missouri officials’ attempt to use a redrawn congressional map to give Republicans an edge in the midterms. Voters deserve fair maps, not political power grabs. 🗳️ www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/u...

As threats against judges have soared, Trump and his allies have repeatedly targeted judges who rule against him —attacking them as “rogue judges” and even calling for their impeachment. These intimidation tactics threaten judicial independence and the rule of law. www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...

🚨 ATTENTION – DC AREA: Join AFJ and @afjactioncampaign.org in-person on Wednesday, September 30, from 6:30 – 9 PM ET for our fifth annual event, Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview. RSVP here: secure.ngpvan.com/CEXaCjauLEuU...

This isn’t about a ballroom. It’s about whether Trump can sideline Congress and make unlawful actions a done deal. SCOTUS just gave Trump even more room to try. This should alarm everyone.

Working in coalition is one of nonprofits' greatest strengths and can be especially powerful during election season. Listen as we explore best practices for collaborating and sharing resources with organizations operating under different tax rules during election season. afj.org/article/rule...

Join us in welcoming our newest member organizations! - Asian American Power Network: www.aapowernetwork.org - Future Incubator: futureincubator.org - Mosaic Communities Project: mosaiccommunitiesproject.org - North Carolina Asian Americans Together: ncaat.org - PA Youth Vote: www.payouthvote.org

NEW: Voters' ability to cast mail ballots this November is up in the air after SCOTUS cleared the way for Trump to attack mail voting. Now, that fate lies with the courts, which will decide whether the power to run elections extends beyond states and to the president. Here's what to expect next👇

The Supreme Court’s overreliance on the shadow docket is an excellent metaphor for an institution that has both given itself immense new powers and refused to be held accountable for its abuse of those powers. bit.ly/4gq1Vvr

"As Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson pointed out in her dissent, this decision is another piece in this court’s deteriorating democratic docket, letting the president sow chaos over voting rights across an electorate increasingly dissatisfied with his governance." slate.com/news-and-pol...

ICYMI: How Nonprofits Are Resisting Trump’s War on Immigration at the State Level Between December 2025 and January 2026, ICE arrested 1,264 people per day on average, an over 300% increase from the previous year. afj.org/article/nonp...

In response to Chief Justice John Roberts’s action allowing the Trump administration’s White House ballroom project to proceed while the Supreme Court considers the administration’s emergency request for intervention, Alliance for Justice President Rachel Rossi issued the following statement:

AFJ has identified seven states in advance of the 2026 midterms that are at “pivotal turning points,” where upcoming judicial elections and major cases could reshape the balance of power on issues including voting rights, redistricting, and civil liberties. msmagazine.com/2026/08/19/n...

Election season is brewing ☕️🗳️ Here are five cool ways your nonprofit can educate, advocate, and empower your community — while keeping it nonpartisan. Get the guide here: afj.org/resource/fiv...

Dude, just pay your bills. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/u...

"Despite losing at the Supreme Court on the legal issue in late June, the Trump administration remains committed to twisting a long-settled constitutional question into a tool to keep Black and brown people out of American life." slate.com/news-and-pol...

Without magistrate judges, U.S. federal courts would look very different. These judges make significant rulings that protect people’s procedural, civil, and constitutional rights. NEW BLOG – Magistrate Judges: The First Judges You’ll Likely See in Federal Court afj.org/article/magi...

IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK | On August 12, AFJ President @rachelrossi.bsky.social joins @colorofchange.bsky.social in Martha's Vineyard for The State vs. the Black Community. We’re looking forward to an important conversation with an incredible group of leaders. #ColorOfChange

We’re looking forward to joining @colorofchange.bsky.social next week in Martha’s Vineyard for The State vs. the Black Community. The law shapes every aspect of our lives — and building a more just democracy requires honest conversations about power, accountability, and equity. #20YearsOfPower

Between December 2025 and January 2026, ICE arrested 1,264 people per day on average, an over 300% increase from the previous year. NEW BLOG: How Nonprofits Are Resisting Trump’s War on Immigration at the State Level afj.org/article/nonp...

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. He has told us who he is. It is the Senate's responsibility to listen. Todd Blanche cannot represent the people AND the president. #UnfitAndUnqualified #BlockBlanche

"The Supreme Court has dug itself into a hole, and it just keeps digging. This country cannot afford a high court that is partisan, nor can it afford justices who keep telling the public to ignore the fact that they are among the most political in our history." thehill.com/opinion/judi...

Two federal appeals courts rejected the Trump administration’s policy of detaining immigrants and holding them indefinitely, without a bond hearing. Our courts must protect the rights of EVERYONE — because justice is not reserved for a select few. #CourtsMatter www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...

🚨 A win for accountability: Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general is on hold after key senators withheld support and demanded answers about his role in a controversial settlement benefiting Trump. Pressure works — and we’ll keep fighting to expose why Blanche is #UnfitAndUnqualified.

“The president’s own words indicate that these tariffs are simply another, more cumbersome way of achieving the same result after the Supreme Court ruled against him.” What will it take for President Trump to realize that NO ONE is above the law? www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/t...

Rules of the Game: Forming a 501(c)(4) ~ via @afj.org

"This ruling was never just about student athletes or school policies. It’s about who is seen as credible, deserving of protection, and worthy of equal rights." Read more and watch the latest SCOTUS chat from @genderjustice.us here: www.genderjustice.us/commentary/s...

Join us in welcoming our newest members, Partnership for the Public Good and Issue One Action! Learn more about these wonderful organizations on their websites: - Partnership for the Public Good: ppgbuffalo.org - Issue One Action: www.issueoneaction.org

"A federal appeals court has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants living in the U.S., at least for another few days." thehill.com/regulation/c...

Did you miss Holding Court: SCOTUS Term Review – The Power of Dissent? If so, it's not too late. Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD8z...