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Judicial Nominee Tracker

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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Vacancy Tracker

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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Senior Status Tracker

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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National Law Journal: 2 Trump Picks with Blue Slips: How They Answered 2020 Election, Jan. 6 Questions

June 12, 2026

National Law Journal: 2 Trump Picks with Blue Slips: How They Answered 2020 Election, Jan. 6 Questions

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Nomination Notes: Michigan senators dramatically lower the bar for lifetime judicial nominees

June 11, 2026

Nomination Notes: Michigan senators dramatically lower the bar for lifetime judicial nominees

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Michigan District Court Nominee Fails to Address Concerns About His Record

June 10, 2026

Michigan District Court Nominee Fails to Address Concerns About His Record

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Conviction of Michigan Parents Lays Groundwork for New Gun Violence Prevention Measures

April 11, 2024

Conviction of Michigan Parents Lays Groundwork for New Gun Violence Prevention Measures

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Parties Split As Sens. Advance Court Picks For Ill., Va., Mich.

July 31, 2020

Parties Split As Sens. Advance Court Picks For Ill., Va., Mich.

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