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In an era of unprecedented judicial polarization and political influence, AFJ’s research into federal judicial nominees serves as a crucial line of defense for democracy, the rule of law, and civil rights.

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Understand the current state of the federal judiciary with this tracker that provides a clear, comprehensive view of where judicial vacancies exist and how long they’ve been open.

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Our Senior Status Tracker provides a comprehensive breakdown of all active Article III judges who are either currently eligible — or will become eligible — for senior status.

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Loyalty Litmus: The First Year of Trump 2.0’s Federal Courts

Loyalty Litmus: The First Year of Trump 2.0’s Federal Courts

A new report from Alliance for Justice, Loyalty Litmus: The First Year of Trump 2.0’s Federal Courts, illustrates how Trump’s judicial nominees have been just as lacking in diversity as those from his first term, but their extremism has greatly increased.

Labor & Economic Justice Factsheet

Labor & Economic Justice Factsheet

Trump-appointed judges vote for corporations and against working people.

Why Whitney Hermandorfer Is Unfit to Judge

Why Whitney Hermandorfer Is Unfit to Judge

From her extreme ideological positions to her limited experience, Hermandorfer poses a serious threat to fair and independent decision-making in a a lifetime seat on the Sixth Circuit.

Democracy & Voting Rights Factsheet

Democracy & Voting Rights Factsheet

Trump judges have weakened our democracy by siding with those who seek to undermine democratic representation and limit voting rights.

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Jeannette Vargas

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Nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on March 20, 2024.

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