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Why Courts Matter

AFJ is driving the conversation around courts’ critical importance to our democracy and their foundational role in helping us achieve equality and justice for all.

Our state and federal courts teams partner with our diverse members, partners, and allies to champion the appointment of advocates of equal justice and movement lawyers to the bench nationwide.

Faces of Justice: Black State Supreme Court Judges

Faces of Justice: Black State Supreme Court Judges

While highlighting the history, milestones, and progress our courts have made, this report also addresses that in 2024, 15 states have NEVER welcomed a Black justice to their supreme court.

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2025-2026 Supreme Court Term

2025-2026 Supreme Court Term

Learn why the 2025-2026 term is sure to be another consequential term for the Supreme Court.

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Accountable to None

Accountable to None

Supreme Court justice do not have to follow the judicial code of conduct. Congress can change that now.

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Vacancy Tracker

It's never been more important to fight for highly qualified justices. These decisions shape our rights and very lives for generations.

  • 49 Federal Judicial Vacancies
  • 19 Pending Nominees to the Federal Bench
  • 6 Nominees Pending on the Senate Floor
  • 38 2nd Trump Administration Confirmed Judges

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Learn more about your state's high court

People in every state can influence who is chosen for those courts. AFJ's state courts team has unparalleled resources to help you understand what's at stake where you live.

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Harmful Trump Judges & Nominees

Justin Smith

AFJ Opposes

Justin Smith

Nominated Trump 2.0

Circuit Court

Katie Lane

AFJ Opposes

Katie Lane

Confirmed Trump 2.0

District Court

Unqualified & Unacceptable – Learn More

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