The Supreme Court Has Fully Embraced an Antidemocratic, Right-Wing Agenda ArticleJuly 3, 2024 The Supreme Court Has Fully Embraced an Antidemocratic, Right-Wing Agenda Jul 3, 2024 Devon Ombres
The Major SCOTUS Cases: Threats to the Rule of Law Posed by the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term ArticleJune 18, 2024 The Major SCOTUS Cases: Threats to the Rule of Law Posed by the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term Jun 18, 2024 Devon Ombres
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Is Spearheading a Judicial Power Grab ReportMay 15, 2024 The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Is Spearheading a Judicial Power Grab May 15, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
Right-wing lawyers are steering cases to north Texas. That’s not justice. Right-wing lawyers are steering cases to north Texas. That’s not justice. May 3, 2024 The Houston Chronicle Devon Ombres
The Supreme Court Has Fully Embraced an Antidemocratic, Right-Wing Agenda ArticleJuly 3, 2024 The Supreme Court Has Fully Embraced an Antidemocratic, Right-Wing Agenda The Supreme Court has taken off its mask this term by creating unconstitutional de facto immunity for future presidents who act illegally and by gutting the ability of public agencies and Congress to protect Americans from abuse by right-wing special interests. Jul 3, 2024 Devon Ombres
The Major SCOTUS Cases: Threats to the Rule of Law Posed by the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term ArticleJune 18, 2024 The Major SCOTUS Cases: Threats to the Rule of Law Posed by the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term The Supreme Court’s decisions in the coming days are likely to wrest away basic personal freedoms and stop public agencies from keeping Americans safe at the behest of billionaires and corporations. Jun 18, 2024 Devon Ombres
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Is Spearheading a Judicial Power Grab ReportMay 15, 2024 The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Is Spearheading a Judicial Power Grab The rogue 5th Circuit Court has helped undermine the separation of powers, established precedent, and principled legal reasoning to accomplish right-wing policy goals; the Supreme Court continuing to follow suit would strip power away from elected representatives and American voters. May 15, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
Right-wing lawyers are steering cases to north Texas. That’s not justice. In the NewsMay 3, 2024 Right-wing lawyers are steering cases to north Texas. That’s not justice. Devon Ombres breaks down what judge shopping entails, the role it’s played in many alarming recent legal decisions, and how we can put an end to it. May 3, 2024 The Houston Chronicle Devon Ombres
Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis In the NewsMarch 19, 2024 Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis Devon Ombres explains why a Supreme Court majority opinion in Anderson v. Trump marks a grave overstep of the court’s authority that could spell a constitutional crisis for this and future elections. Mar 19, 2024 Law360 Devon Ombres
Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy ArticleMarch 14, 2024 Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy The U.S. Supreme Court case Murthy v. Missouri has significant national security implications and could hamstring private and public efforts to combat disinformation. Mar 14, 2024 Nicole Alvarez, Devon Ombres
Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case Past EventMarch 12, 2024 Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case The policy implications are wide-ranging. Mar 12, 2024
The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? ArticleFebruary 20, 2024 The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? In the NetChoice cases, the U.S. Supreme Court should slap down the 5th Circuit’s efforts to rewrite the First Amendment. Feb 20, 2024 Devon Ombres, Nicole Alvarez
The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True ReportFebruary 15, 2024 The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True The Supreme Court could strip power away from Congress and the president in several cases this term in ways that will make life worse for everyday Americans. Feb 15, 2024 Devon Ombres
Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide ArticleFebruary 13, 2024 Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide The case is part of conservative activists’ efforts to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from protecting Americans from major polluters. Feb 13, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Chris Martinez, Devon Ombres
Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation ArticleFebruary 12, 2024 Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation A pending Supreme Court case could endanger regulations that have protected Americans from corporate predators and bad actors for decades. Feb 12, 2024 Sydney Bryant, Devon Ombres
Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab ArticleJanuary 17, 2024 Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab The U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to overrule 40 years of precedent, which may allow individual judges to implement their partisan policy preferences instead of abiding by agency expertise. Jan 17, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans VideoJanuary 16, 2024 The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans In Relentless v. Department of Commerce, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could hinder the ability of agencies to protect Americans in areas ranging from food and drug safety to safe workplaces, preventing air pollution, and administering Medicare. Jan 16, 2024 Devon Ombres, Audrey Smith, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Loper Bright and Relentless: Ending Judicial Deference To Cement Judicial Activism in the Courts ReportJanuary 10, 2024 Loper Bright and Relentless: Ending Judicial Deference To Cement Judicial Activism in the Courts Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases that could limit the federal government’s ability to serve the American people, giving unelected judges free rein to implement their own partisan policy agendas and disregard scientific analysis, the opinions of policy experts, and the will of Congress. Jan 10, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life Fact SheetJanuary 10, 2024 How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life If the Supreme Court overturns the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, it could throw into chaos government’s ability to protect and serve the American people in areas ranging from workplace safety to Medicare administration to consumer protections, and much more. Jan 10, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth, Sydney Bryant
Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Past EventJanuary 4, 2024 Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Please join the Center for American Progress and Democracy Forward Foundation for a virtual panel discussion on the upcoming Supreme Court cases, Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce. Online only Jan 11, 2024
Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts ArticleJanuary 3, 2024 Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts In the combined Relentless cases, the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the Chevron doctrine, which would reverse 40 years of precedent and cause chaos for regulatory agencies. Jan 3, 2024 Devon Ombres, Sydney Bryant
Supreme Court’s ‘Ethics Code’ Is a Failed Attempt to Gaslight America In the NewsNovember 30, 2023 Supreme Court’s ‘Ethics Code’ Is a Failed Attempt to Gaslight America In an op-ed for DC Journal, Devon Ombres explains why the U.S. Supreme Court’s new ethics code fails to provide accountability for justices engaged in unethical conduct. Nov 30, 2023 DC Journal Devon Ombres
SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority ArticleNovember 27, 2023 SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority SEC v. Jarkesy is quietly one among a trio of important Supreme Court cases this term that could deal major blows to executive and congressional power. Nov 27, 2023 Devon Ombres
With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again ArticleNovember 15, 2023 With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again The Supreme Court’s recently released code of conduct does nothing to address the appearance of corruption at the court. Nov 15, 2023 Devon Ombres
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOctober 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
People Determine the Reach of the Supreme Court In the NewsJune 22, 2023 People Determine the Reach of the Supreme Court Maggie Jo Buchanan argues that a year after the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the American people have stepped up to protect abortion rights. Jun 22, 2023 DC Journal Maggie Jo Buchanan
Term Limits Are Critical to Restoring Public Trust in the Supreme Court ArticleJune 14, 2023 Term Limits Are Critical to Restoring Public Trust in the Supreme Court Recent ethics scandals demonstrate how urgently action is needed to ensure the Supreme Court acts as, and is seen as, a coequal branch of government. Jun 14, 2023 Maggie Jo Buchanan
5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority could deal a major setback to affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and fair elections as it wraps up the latest term. May 31, 2023 Sam Hananel
Revelations About Justice Clarence Thomas Reinforce the Need for Justices to Be Bound by an Ethics Code ArticleApril 21, 2023 Revelations About Justice Clarence Thomas Reinforce the Need for Justices to Be Bound by an Ethics Code Media reports that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish yacht trips and private jet rides without publicly disclosing them underscore the urgent need for Supreme Court justices to be bound by a binding code of ethics just like other federal judges and members of Congress. Apr 21, 2023 Ben Olinsky, Maggie Jo Buchanan, William Roberts
Fixing Our Broken Courts Past EventJuly 14, 2022 Fixing Our Broken Courts Join CAP and the Brennan Center for Justice a discussion on opportunities for structural reform of the Supreme Court and the courts more generally. Jul 14, 2022
The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy ArticleJune 13, 2022 The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy The Supreme Court’s extreme right-wing majority is poised to roll back long-standing rights and laws. This activism threatens public trust in the court and our democracy. Jun 13, 2022 Ben Olinsky, Grace Oyenubi
The Supreme Court Must Continue To Provide Live Audio Broadcasts of Oral Arguments ArticleMarch 31, 2022 The Supreme Court Must Continue To Provide Live Audio Broadcasts of Oral Arguments The U.S. Supreme Court began offering remote, real-time audio broadcasts of its oral arguments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it should continue to provide such access upon resuming normal operations. Mar 31, 2022 Stephanie Wylie, Anushree Thekkedath, Clay Cortez, 1 More Erin Mahon
5 Facts About Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson ArticleMarch 23, 2022 5 Facts About Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s exemplary background reflects the Biden administration’s commitment to nominating exceptional judges at every level. Mar 23, 2022 Stephanie Wylie, Genna Cifelli
The United States’ Federal Courts Are Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change VideoFebruary 24, 2022 The United States’ Federal Courts Are Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change The judiciary and courts are critical in the fight against climate change, and environmental judges are essential to protecting the nation's future. Feb 24, 2022 Stephanie Wylie, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi
The Climate Needs a Balanced Judiciary ArticleOctober 7, 2021 The Climate Needs a Balanced Judiciary As litigation continues over efforts to address climate change, it is critical that America’s federal courts include judges with professional expertise advancing climate protection policies. Oct 7, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan
It Is Past Time for Congress To Expand the Lower Courts ArticleJuly 27, 2021 It Is Past Time for Congress To Expand the Lower Courts Congress must ensure the federal judiciary reflects the needs and diversity of the people it serves. Jul 27, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Stephanie Wylie
Clean Slate Is Critical for a Healthy Democracy ArticleApril 26, 2021 Clean Slate Is Critical for a Healthy Democracy The automatic clearing of eligible criminal records can help to foster civic engagement and build a healthier democracy. Apr 26, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Nick Jacobson
The Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy Is Over ReportApril 12, 2021 The Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy Is Over Individual and collective accountability for the family separation policy is needed to hold individuals responsible, restore faith in government institutions, prevent further abuses, and provide appropriate redress. Apr 12, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Philip E. Wolgin, Claudia Flores
‘Justice for All’ Requires Access to Justice ArticleApril 8, 2021 ‘Justice for All’ Requires Access to Justice The Biden administration can further advance its key priorities by restoring federal leadership on access to justice issues. Apr 8, 2021 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Maha Jweied, Karen A. Lash
Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained VideoFebruary 11, 2021 Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained Americans’ civil liberties are in danger if Congress does not ensure that ordinary people can hold state and federal officials accountable for wrongdoing. Feb 11, 2021 Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy, Stephanie Wylie, 3 More Akua Amaning, Sarah Figgatt, Maggie Jo Buchanan
The case for disbarring Rudy Giuliani, other Trump lawyers—and even some lawmakers In the NewsJanuary 14, 2021 The case for disbarring Rudy Giuliani, other Trump lawyers—and even some lawmakers Author Maggie Jo Buchanan makes the case for disbarring Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's lawyers, and lawmakers who were complicit in the former president's efforts to overturn the election, arguing that professional repercussions are necessary in order for the legal profession's codes of conduct to have any meaning. Jan 14, 2021 Fortune Maggie Jo Buchanan
How the Biden Administration Can Reduce the Political Spending of Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations ArticleDecember 22, 2020 How the Biden Administration Can Reduce the Political Spending of Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Commonsense executive actions can limit improper foreign influence in elections. Dec 22, 2020 Michael Sozan
Promoting Accountability: State and Federal Officials Shouldn’t Be Above the Law ReportDecember 17, 2020 Promoting Accountability: State and Federal Officials Shouldn’t Be Above the Law Policymakers must ensure that state and federal officials can be held accountable in court when they violate the law and harm those they are supposed to protect. Dec 17, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Tom Jawetz, Stephanie Wylie
The Need To Rebuild the DOJ Office for Access to Justice ArticleNovember 24, 2020 The Need To Rebuild the DOJ Office for Access to Justice The Biden administration can immediately act to begin renewing the federal government’s work to reform civil and criminal justice systems. Nov 24, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Maha Jweied, Karen A. Lash
The Facts on State and Local Elections Fact SheetOctober 29, 2020 The Facts on State and Local Elections State and local elected officials are the key to ensuring that significant reforms are made to the criminal justice system. Oct 29, 2020 Akua Amaning
Trump’s Ideological Judges Have Led To Politicized Courts ArticleOctober 23, 2020 Trump’s Ideological Judges Have Led To Politicized Courts Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination is President Trump’s latest attack on the legitimacy of the courts. Oct 23, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Why a very conservative Supreme Court will be bad for business In the NewsOctober 13, 2020 Why a very conservative Supreme Court will be bad for business Author Stephanie Wylie warns corporations that even if the Supreme Court allows them to operate with more freedom, it is in their best interests to develop a more stakeholder-centered mindset to business. Oct 13, 2020 Fortune Stephanie Wylie
The Supreme Court Should Not Politicize Valid Public Health Orders ReportSeptember 2, 2020 The Supreme Court Should Not Politicize Valid Public Health Orders The Supreme Court must prioritize public safety over partisan challenges to valid public health orders. Sep 2, 2020 Stephanie Wylie
Trump’s War on the Postal Service Hurts All Americans ArticleAugust 19, 2020 Trump’s War on the Postal Service Hurts All Americans Undermining the Postal Service damages our economy, health system, and democracy. Aug 19, 2020 Sam Berger, Stephanie Wylie
Pipelines to Power: Encouraging Professional Diversity on the Federal Appellate Bench ReportAugust 13, 2020 Pipelines to Power: Encouraging Professional Diversity on the Federal Appellate Bench Policymakers can diversify the federal courts by confirming more lawyers from civil rights and public defender backgrounds to the bench as well as creating pipelines of young attorneys from a range of professions for future judgeships. Aug 13, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
The Supreme Court’s Failed Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleAugust 7, 2020 The Supreme Court’s Failed Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic The Supreme Court’s response to the coronavirus pandemic lacked organization and transparency, and it must be better prepared for the future. Aug 7, 2020 Stephanie Wylie
How a Future President Can Hold the Trump Administration Accountable ReportAugust 5, 2020 How a Future President Can Hold the Trump Administration Accountable The Trump administration has undertaken a sustained attack on the rule of law, but a future administration can take immediate steps to restore it. Aug 5, 2020 Sam Berger
The Need for Supreme Court Term Limits ReportAugust 3, 2020 The Need for Supreme Court Term Limits It is essential to update the rules governing the Supreme Court to better reflect modern life. Aug 3, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Reproductive Rights at the Supreme Court VideoJuly 29, 2020 Reproductive Rights at the Supreme Court The Supreme Court's decisions this term on reproductive health are a reminder of the need for proactive policies that protect reproductive rights. Jul 29, 2020 Kurt Mueller, Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Nora Ellmann, 2 More Juli Adhikari, Maggie Jo Buchanan
The Trump Administration Must Immediately Resume Processing New DACA Applications ArticleJuly 13, 2020 The Trump Administration Must Immediately Resume Processing New DACA Applications As the Supreme Court’s decision goes into effect, the Trump administration must now allow 300,000 young people to file new applications for DACA, including 55,500 of the youngest DACA-eligible individuals who did not previously have the chance to apply. Jul 13, 2020 Nicole Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
The Startling Lack of Professional Diversity Among Federal Judges ArticleJune 17, 2020 The Startling Lack of Professional Diversity Among Federal Judges Policymakers must prioritize placing public defenders, civil rights attorneys, workers’ rights attorneys, and legal aid attorneys on the federal courts. Jun 17, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Attorney General William Barr Is Willing to Destroy the Rule of Law for the Trump Administration ArticleJune 2, 2020 Attorney General William Barr Is Willing to Destroy the Rule of Law for the Trump Administration The degradation of the Department of Justice is accelerating amidst the coronavirus pandemic, with dangerous implications for what the administration may be willing to do in the months to come. Jun 2, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Trump’s Newest Anti-Health Care Nominees to the Appellate Bench ArticleMay 5, 2020 Trump’s Newest Anti-Health Care Nominees to the Appellate Bench Two of President Trump’s most recent judicial nominees demonstrate his disregard for those who need health care across the country. May 5, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
The Pressing Need To Support Courts During the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleApril 7, 2020 The Pressing Need To Support Courts During the Coronavirus Crisis It is imperative that the Trump administration work with Congress to ensure that court systems across the country continue to function in the face of the ongoing pandemic. Apr 7, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
The Trump Administration’s Inaction on Coronavirus Is Hurting U.S. Courts ArticleMarch 13, 2020 The Trump Administration’s Inaction on Coronavirus Is Hurting U.S. Courts The White House’s lack of leadership on COVID-19 is threatening the administration of justice. Mar 13, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Trump and McConnell’s Political Judges in Wake of Impeachment ArticleMarch 3, 2020 Trump and McConnell’s Political Judges in Wake of Impeachment Post-impeachment, President Trump and his Senate allies continue to corrupt American democracy by supporting ideological extremists who are opposed to core voting rights. Mar 3, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Chief Justice Roberts and the Legitimacy of the Judiciary ArticleFebruary 27, 2020 Chief Justice Roberts and the Legitimacy of the Judiciary As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on the judiciary, this year’s Supreme Court docket has the potential to define the legacy of the Roberts court. Feb 27, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Trump’s Politicization of the Justice System ArticleFebruary 20, 2020 Trump’s Politicization of the Justice System Donald Trump’s attacks on the legitimacy of America’s legal system are growing increasingly dangerous and brazen. Feb 20, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Examining the Demographic Compositions of U.S. Circuit and District Courts ReportFebruary 13, 2020 Examining the Demographic Compositions of U.S. Circuit and District Courts The compositions of the country’s federal courts should better reflect the nation’s increasingly diverse population. Feb 13, 2020 the Democracy and Government Reform Team
June Medical Services v. Russo ReportFebruary 6, 2020 June Medical Services v. Russo Meaningful access to abortion care, as well as the ability to enforce abortion and other civil and human rights in court, are at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court case. Feb 6, 2020 Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Nora Ellmann
Court Ruling Against ACA Hurts Patients and Destabilizes Health Insurance Markets ArticleDecember 19, 2019 Court Ruling Against ACA Hurts Patients and Destabilizes Health Insurance Markets The appeals court in the Texas v. United States health care repeal lawsuit ruled the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional but left in doubt the rest of the law, fueling uncertainty that could harm markets in the near term. Dec 19, 2019 Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, Charles Gaba
5 Principles for Civil Justice Reform ArticleDecember 19, 2019 5 Principles for Civil Justice Reform Civil justice reform requires an all-of-government approach. Dec 19, 2019 Danielle Root, Maggie Jo Buchanan
The Lack of Oversight in Trump’s Justice Department ArticleDecember 6, 2019 The Lack of Oversight in Trump’s Justice Department A troubling trend suggests serious evidence of corruption at the Justice Department is going unexamined by its watchdog. Dec 6, 2019 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Will Ragland
Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents ArticleNovember 25, 2019 Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents The scope of the marital presumption of parentage must be expanded to be more LGBTQ-inclusive. Nov 25, 2019 Frank J. Bewkes
Transforming the Culture of Power ReportOctober 31, 2019 Transforming the Culture of Power Dismantling the culture of power that sustains and fuels gender-based violence requires a comprehensive, national strategy that connects meaningful policy solutions across the diverse issues affecting survivors and communities. Oct 31, 2019 Jocelyn Frye, Shilpa Phadke, Robin Bleiweis, 6 More Maggie Jo Buchanan, Danielle Corley, Osub Ahmed, Rebecca Cokley, Laura E. Durso, Chelsea Parsons
Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 2 ArticleOctober 18, 2019 Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 2 President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine demonstrate just how much he thinks he can get away with. Congress must hold him accountable. Oct 18, 2019 Maggie Jo Buchanan, William Roberts, Michael Sozan
The Federal Judiciary Needs More Judges From Historically Underrepresented Groups ArticleOctober 17, 2019 The Federal Judiciary Needs More Judges From Historically Underrepresented Groups These fact sheets examine the lack of diversity in the federal judiciary. Oct 17, 2019 Danielle Root
Building a More Inclusive Federal Judiciary ReportOctober 3, 2019 Building a More Inclusive Federal Judiciary The federal judiciary does not reflect the population that it serves, which has severe consequences for both the institution’s legitimacy and the parties who come before it. Oct 3, 2019 Danielle Root, Jake Faleschini, Grace Oyenubi
Brett Kavanaugh: A Representation of the Damaged U.S. Judiciary ArticleOctober 1, 2019 Brett Kavanaugh: A Representation of the Damaged U.S. Judiciary Kavanaugh’s appointment to the nation’s highest bench is a direct result of the increasingly ideological nature of the courts and ethical loopholes that benefit federal judges. Oct 1, 2019 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Abbey Meller
Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 1 ArticleSeptember 27, 2019 Trump’s Impeachable Conduct Strikes at the Heart of the Rule of Law: Part 1 President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine demonstrate just how much he thinks he can get away with. Congress must show him that he is wrong. Sep 27, 2019 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Bernhardt Is Making It Harder for Environmental Watchdogs to Hold Interior Accountable ArticleAugust 27, 2019 Bernhardt Is Making It Harder for Environmental Watchdogs to Hold Interior Accountable Interior Secretary David Bernhardt wants to make it tougher for environmental watchdogs to hold the Interior Department accountable, but his new policy wastes taxpayer funds. Aug 27, 2019 Marc Rehmann, Sam Hananel
Harassment, Accountability, and the Erosion of Judicial Legitimacy ArticleAugust 5, 2019 Harassment, Accountability, and the Erosion of Judicial Legitimacy The U.S. judiciary must address issues of sexual harassment and accountability in order to preserve public faith in its legitimacy. Aug 5, 2019 Nina Reddy
If the ACA Is Repealed Under Texas v. Azar, Millions Will Lose Health Insurance Coverage ArticleJuly 9, 2019 If the ACA Is Repealed Under Texas v. Azar, Millions Will Lose Health Insurance Coverage An average of 45,600 people would lose coverage in each congressional district if the ACA were repealed. Jul 9, 2019 Emily Gee, Charles Gaba
Ari Berman: A Green Light to Gerrymander PodcastJuly 8, 2019 Ari Berman: A Green Light to Gerrymander Daniella and Ed chat with Mother Jones Senior Reporter Ari Berman this week about gerrymandering, the 2020 census, and the state of voting rights in the United States. Jul 8, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Filmmaker Ed Zwick and Storytelling to Drive Policy Change PodcastMay 9, 2019 Filmmaker Ed Zwick and Storytelling to Drive Policy Change This week, Daniella and Ed spoke with filmmaker Edward Zwick to discuss his new project, "Trial by Fire," as well as the ways in which movies and popular culture can help advance policy change. May 9, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Structural Reforms to the Federal Judiciary ReportMay 8, 2019 Structural Reforms to the Federal Judiciary The federal judiciary has hit a crisis point that requires changes to how the courts operate and how cases are brought before them. May 8, 2019 Danielle Root, Sam Berger
Conservative Court Packing ArticleApril 3, 2019 Conservative Court Packing Court packing isn’t a theoretical idea—it’s happening right now. Apr 3, 2019 Sam Berger
Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Trump Administration’s DACA Challenge—for Now ArticleJanuary 23, 2019 Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Trump Administration’s DACA Challenge—for Now The process that has allowed nearly 323,000 young immigrants to apply to renew their DACA since courts reopened the process last year still stands, although its future remains uncertain. Jan 23, 2019 Nicole Svajlenka
13 Troubling Judicial Nominees You Missed This Year ReportDecember 20, 2018 13 Troubling Judicial Nominees You Missed This Year These 13 nominees may have stayed under the radar, but they are poised to shape the U.S. judiciary branch for decades to come. Dec 20, 2018 Tony Hanna, Abbey Meller
Conservatives Are Using the Courts to Attack Health Care for All Americans ArticleDecember 20, 2018 Conservatives Are Using the Courts to Attack Health Care for All Americans Overturning the Affordable Care Act would negatively affect Medicare, Medicaid, employer coverage, and individual coverage. Dec 20, 2018 Sam Berger, Emily Gee
Big Business’s Bonanza Week in the Supreme Court ArticleNovember 2, 2018 Big Business’s Bonanza Week in the Supreme Court The new 5-4 conservative majority is likely to rule against the legal rights of workers and consumers. Nov 2, 2018 Devon Schmidt, Jake Faleschini
Advancing #MeToo in a Post-Kavanaugh Confirmation World ArticleOctober 26, 2018 Advancing #MeToo in a Post-Kavanaugh Confirmation World The dismissive attitude toward sexual assault allegations displayed during the Kavanaugh hearings is a stark reminder that, even during a time of heightened awareness, survivors still face an uphill fight for fairness. Oct 26, 2018 Jocelyn Frye
Conservative Lawmakers Are Suppressing Voters—Here’s What You Can Do to Fight Back ArticleOctober 26, 2018 Conservative Lawmakers Are Suppressing Voters—Here’s What You Can Do to Fight Back Despite conservative lawmakers’ unwavering attempts to keep people from voting, Americans remain resilient. Oct 26, 2018 Danielle Root, Connor Maxwell
Sexual Harassment in the Judiciary ArticleOctober 25, 2018 Sexual Harassment in the Judiciary As President Trump’s judicial nominees are being rubber-stamped at a record pace, the scourge of sexual harassment in the judiciary will only worsen if left unchecked. Oct 25, 2018 Abbey Meller, Joy Bagwell
Kavanaugh’s Credibility Chasm ArticleSeptember 21, 2018 Kavanaugh’s Credibility Chasm Trump’s nominee has lied, made misleading statements, and deceived the public in service of his career. Sep 21, 2018 Jake Faleschini, Jesse Lee
BONUS EPISODE: Jeffrey Toobin on Brett Kavanaugh’s #MeToo Moment PodcastSeptember 18, 2018 BONUS EPISODE: Jeffrey Toobin on Brett Kavanaugh’s #MeToo Moment This week, Daniella and Ed speak with CNN's Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin about the new sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Paul Manafort's plea deal, and the extraordinary life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sep 18, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein
Jason Kander Goes Outside the Wire PodcastSeptember 6, 2018 Jason Kander Goes Outside the Wire Hosts Daniella and Ed chat with Jason Kander, founder of the voting rights advocacy group Let America Vote, about his new book and the Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. Sep 6, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein
How Brett Kavanaugh Will Provide Cover for Trump PodcastSeptember 6, 2018 How Brett Kavanaugh Will Provide Cover for Trump Daniella and Ed sit down with Vanita Gupta and discuss Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. Sep 6, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein
Kavanaugh’s Hero Worship Threatens Women’s Equal Rights ReportSeptember 4, 2018 Kavanaugh’s Hero Worship Threatens Women’s Equal Rights Brett Kavanaugh’s embrace of Rehnquist’s hard-line views suggests a dangerous opposition to constitutional protections against sex discrimination across the board. Sep 4, 2018 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Jocelyn Frye
Kavanaugh’s Nomination to Supreme Court Threatens Workplace Protections for Women ArticleAugust 31, 2018 Kavanaugh’s Nomination to Supreme Court Threatens Workplace Protections for Women Working women deserve a Supreme Court nominee who recognizes equal employment opportunity as central to the economic security of all families. Aug 31, 2018 Jocelyn Frye
New Scam Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Provides No Cover to Vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh ArticleAugust 30, 2018 New Scam Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Provides No Cover to Vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh A new proposal augments the threat Judge Kavanaugh poses to people with pre-existing conditions. Aug 30, 2018 Colin Seeberger, Jake Faleschini
Gaps in the Debate About Asian Americans and Affirmative Action at Harvard ArticleAugust 29, 2018 Gaps in the Debate About Asian Americans and Affirmative Action at Harvard Race-conscious admissions policies benefit all students of color, including Asian Americans, and higher education institutions must use these practices—along with other considerations—to better ensure diversity and equity on their campuses. Aug 29, 2018 Sylvia Guan
What’s at Stake for Women if Kavanaugh Is Confirmed to Supreme Court VideoAugust 22, 2018 What’s at Stake for Women if Kavanaugh Is Confirmed to Supreme Court The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court would threaten Roe v. Wade—and women's health and reproductive rights. Aug 22, 2018 Jamila Taylor, Andrew Satter
Brett Kavanaugh Threatens Americans’ Fundamental Right to Vote ArticleAugust 9, 2018 Brett Kavanaugh Threatens Americans’ Fundamental Right to Vote Senators should demand a U.S. Supreme Court Justice who will protect the right to vote for all Americans. Aug 9, 2018 Connor Maxwell
The New Supreme Court Vacancy Could Put the Affordable Care Act at Risk ArticleJune 29, 2018 The New Supreme Court Vacancy Could Put the Affordable Care Act at Risk If a Texas lawsuit against the ACA reaches the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy’s replacement could rule on the future of health care for millions of Americans. Jun 29, 2018 Thomas Huelskoetter
Obstructing Justice Through Pardons Is an Impeachable Offense ArticleJune 21, 2018 Obstructing Justice Through Pardons Is an Impeachable Offense Members of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Founding Fathers have said that abusing the pardon power can be grounds for impeachment. Jun 21, 2018 Sam Berger
Why Courts Matter in the Trump Era VideoMay 7, 2018 Why Courts Matter in the Trump Era The importance of the federal court system becomes increasingly apparent as the Trump administration attacks fundamental American values and protections. May 7, 2018 Jake Faleschini, Meghan Miller, Jasmine Hardy
Advancing RBG’s Vision of Equality in the Trump Age ArticleMay 4, 2018 Advancing RBG’s Vision of Equality in the Trump Age Millennials are poised to use the lessons inherent in RBG’s legacy to not only resist recent attacks on gender equality, but also drive progressive change forward. May 4, 2018 Maggie Jo Buchanan
RBG PodcastMay 3, 2018 RBG Michele sits down with three guests and discusses cases that are currently on the docket and their potential repercussions for progressive values, as well as "RBG," a new film about the influential justice's life. May 3, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen
The Pennsylvania District Shaped Like Goofy Kicking Donald Duck PodcastApril 12, 2018 The Pennsylvania District Shaped Like Goofy Kicking Donald Duck Igor speaks with his guests about Pennsylvania's gerrymandered congressional map and the harmful effects on communities of color. Apr 12, 2018 Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen
Religious Liberty for a Select Few ReportApril 3, 2018 Religious Liberty for a Select Few Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guidance is already empowering appointees throughout the administration to attack the equality and legal protections of LGBTQ people, women, and religious minorities. Apr 3, 2018 Sharita Gruberg, Frank J. Bewkes, Elizabeth Platt, 2 More Katherine Franke, Claire Markham
The Anti-Choice Movement’s Continued Pursuit of Politicized Medicine ReportMarch 14, 2018 The Anti-Choice Movement’s Continued Pursuit of Politicized Medicine Through its support for fake women's health centers in NIFLA v. Becerra, the anti-choice movement again demonstrates its willingness to manipulate women's right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Mar 14, 2018 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Osub Ahmed, Anusha Ravi
Senate Confirms Record Number of Judges Despite Concerns About Bias ArticleDecember 14, 2017 Senate Confirms Record Number of Judges Despite Concerns About Bias The Senate will confirm a record number of President Trump’s nominated judges this year, even as Trump withdraws his most extreme nominees. Dec 14, 2017 Billy Corriher
How Masterpiece Cakeshop Can Undermine Civil Rights VideoDecember 1, 2017 How Masterpiece Cakeshop Can Undermine Civil Rights The U.S. Supreme Court could undermine civil rights for the LGBTQ community in Masterpiece Cakeshop. Dec 1, 2017 Jasmine Hardy, Claire Markham, Jake Faleschini, 1 More Laura E. Durso
The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities ReportNovember 29, 2017 The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities New research shows that, in addition to negatively impacting mental and physical health, discriminatory service refusals undermine LGBTQ people’s access to services. Nov 29, 2017 Caitlin Rooney, Laura E. Durso
Stuffing the Courts PodcastNovember 21, 2017 Stuffing the Courts This week, Michele and Igor sit down with three guests to discuss President Trump's aggressive strategy of filling federal and lower courts with predominantly white male judges. Nov 21, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
North Carolina’s Attacks on the Courts Lead to Fewer Judges of Color ReportNovember 16, 2017 North Carolina’s Attacks on the Courts Lead to Fewer Judges of Color African American judges have been caught in the crossfire of the North Carolina legislature’s war on the judiciary. Nov 16, 2017 Billy Corriher, Michele L. Jawando, Lukasz Grabowski