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Focus on the Court: Judicial Vacancies

Fresh Updates from RAC » Nominations   |   Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
If there’s any month when the eyes of the country are on the judicial system, it’s June. This is the month when the Supreme Court’s term ends, and therefore is when a lot of the year’s big decisions come down. This year is no exception – we have all been waiting with baited breath for [...]

A Sign of the Times

Fresh Updates from RAC » Nominations   |   May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Gridlock in Congress has been the topic of many articles, blog posts, angry rants and headaches for a long time. Setting aside the many legislative issues that are hotly debated and brought to a halt for one reason or another, the confirmation process for judicial and Administration nominees has shown less movement than a pond [...]

Reform Leaders Speak Out About Judicial Emergencies

Fresh Updates from RAC » Nominations   |   Nov 28, 2012 12:00 AM
America is in a state of emergency. This time, I’m not talking about Hurricane Sandy, or the fiscal cliff or domestic violence. I’m talking about the state of judicial emergencies that exists in 33 places across our country and that compromises our democratic system. This week, Reform leaders Rabbi David Saperstein and Rabbi Marla Feldman [...]
Background Information
The federal courts often are called the guardians of the Constitution because their rulings protect rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. The system of checks and balances gives both the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch important roles in nominating and confirming the members of the judiciary.
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For More Information

To learn more about Judicial Nominations contact RAC Legislative Assistant Sarah Krinsky, or visit the following websites:

Senate Judiciary Committee

Coalition for a Fair and Independent Judiciary

SCOTUSblog: Daily reporting on Supreme Court Cases and cert petitions

SCOTUSWiki: Complete listing of and details about Surpeme Court cases

Congressional Quarterly's Judge Tracker: Information about the status of all of the President's judicial nominees

Alliance for Justice: Examines judicial nominations and encourages public participation in the confirmation process

People for the American Way: Justice & the Courts: Advocates for the values and institutions that sustain a diverse democratic society

Leadership Conference on and Human Civil Rights: Save Our Courts Project: Our nation's premier civil rights coalition

Defending the Courts: Americans United for Separation of Church and State

NARAL Pro-Choice America: Choice in the Courts: National advocate for reproductive freedom and choice

National Women's Law Center: Judges & the Courts: Protects and advances the progress of women

EarthJustice: Nonprofit law firm for the environment

Judging the Environment: Fair Courts for a Healthy Planet

 

Last Updated September 6, 2012



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Watch Goodwin Liu on the Courts
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Rabbi Saperstein on "State of Belief"
Rabbi Saperstein discusses the significance of a Supreme Court appointment on The Interfaith Alliance's radio show. His interview is featured in the opening segment.



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