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Judicial Nominee Tracker

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.

Vacancy Tracker

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.

Senior Status Tracker

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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Rules of the Game: Charitable Solicitations

August 5, 2026

Rules of the Game: Charitable Solicitations

Podcast

Topics

Administrative Agencies, Recordkeeping

Rules of the Game: Advocacy for Gender and Reproductive Justice

May 23, 2025

Rules of the Game: Advocacy for Gender and Reproductive Justice

Opposition Letter

Issues

Access to Health Care, LGBTQ+ Americans, Reproductive Rights

Topics

Administrative Agencies, Affiliated Organizations, Coalitions, Community Organizing, Election Related Activities, Influencing Legislation, Lobbying, Public Charity Advocacy

The Impact of Government Funding Cuts on Unaccompanied Children and the Role of Nonprofits in Fighting Back

April 1, 2025

The Impact of Government Funding Cuts on Unaccompanied Children and the Role of Nonprofits in Fighting Back

Blog

Issues

Topics

Administrative Agencies, Coalitions, Executive Branch Advocacy, Influencing Legislation, Lobbying, Public Charity Advocacy

Rules of the Game: Making “The Connection” | 2024 Edition

February 21, 2024

Rules of the Game: Making “The Connection” | 2024 Edition

Podcast

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501(c)(4) Advocacy, Administrative Agencies, Affiliated Organizations, Community Organizing, Lobbying

End Citizens United to IRS: No Labels Violates Tax Law

February 7, 2024

End Citizens United to IRS: No Labels Violates Tax Law

Blog

Topics

501(c)(4) Advocacy, Administrative Agencies, Lobbying

Rules of the Game: Nonpartisan Election Year Advocacy

January 19, 2024

Rules of the Game: Nonpartisan Election Year Advocacy

Podcast

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Administrative Agencies, Ballot Measures, Election Related Activities, Influencing Legislation, Lobbying, Public Charity Advocacy

November 1, 2023

PAC Taxonomy

Podcast

Topics

501(c)(4) Advocacy, Administrative Agencies, Advocacy Capacity Building, Ballot Measures, Election Related Activities, Evaluating Advocacy, Public Charity Advocacy, Recordkeeping, Starting an Organization

Building Community Empowerment: Lessons from KCET’s Vision in Kentucky

October 18, 2023

Building Community Empowerment: Lessons from KCET’s Vision in Kentucky

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501(c)(4) Advocacy, Administrative Agencies, Advocacy Capacity Building, Affiliated Organizations, Evaluating Advocacy, Recordkeeping

Project Grant Rule

October 17, 2023

Project Grant Rule

Podcast

Topics

Administrative Agencies, Advocacy Capacity Building, Funding Advocacy, Lobbying, Recordkeeping

The Power of Equitable Compensation in Organizing Spaces

October 12, 2023

The Power of Equitable Compensation in Organizing Spaces

Blog

Issues

Topics

Administrative Agencies, Advocacy Capacity Building, Affiliated Organizations, Recordkeeping