Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

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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.
Reform Movement Perspective and Action
Jewish Values and the Judiciary, and the perspective of the Reform Movement.
Press Releases
View press releases of the Religious Action Center on Judicial Nominations.
Op Eds
View relevant Op Eds written by Religious Action Center staff.
Recommended Reading on the Supreme Court
A list of books, blogs, news sources, and authors to provide you with background and updates
For More Information

To learn more about Judicial Nominations contact RAC Program Associate Jessica Weiser, 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 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
RACBlog Posts on Judiciary
"The Pew & the Bench"

On December 8th, 2009, the Religious Action Center, in partnership with the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, hosted the first-ever summit on the federal judiciary for the mainline/progressive faith community.

The Pew and the Bench Conference Materials

Supplemental Resources:
Current Nominees
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Cases
Brief overviews of the cases highlighted.
The Current Term of the Supreme Court
Get on update on the current court, the docket and the Reform Movement's social justice values.
Watch Goodwin Liu on the Courts
Goodwin Liu is Associate Dean at Boalt Hall at UC-Berkeley; he addressed the URJ's Biennial Convention in December 2007 - speaking on the direction of the courts and what role they play in safeguarding our fundamental rights and liberties.
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.
Educational Materials
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Upcoming Conferences and Events

Bernard and Audre Rapoport
L'Taken Social Justice Seminars
for High School Students

A Social Justice Summer in DC:
Machon Kaplan
June 23 - July 25, 2010

Save the Date!
Consultation on Conscience
May 1 -3, 2011

 
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