Fighting for Fair Courts

Fair-minded judges defend democracy and uphold rights and freedoms for all of us. They support equality and justice, not big money or special interests.

Fair courts protect democracy and are essential to every issue we care about

From the right to vote, the right to clean air and water, the right to control our bodies, consumers’ rights, workers’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and so much more, our federal courts touch our lives every day. Courts are also our last source of accountability for the reckless disregard of the law in the MAGA movement. People For has been advocating for fair courts and judges for decades, and we will continue to champion judges who are deeply committed to our civil and human rights.

Black and white photograph of the Supreme Court

Today’s MAGA extremists are part of a long far-right campaign to capture our courts

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell stacked courts with judges and justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, damaged affirmative action, and more. Now, the risk that courts packed by MAGA will permit Trump and others to get away with crimes against our democracy is greater than ever. We can’t let that happen.

Because of People For…

64%

Women judges

The majority of federal judges appointed under the Biden administration are women.

63%

People of color

The majority of federal judges appointed under the Biden administration are people of color.

33%

Black women judges

More than one third of all Black women federal judges in U.S. history were put on the bench by President Biden.

State by state: the fight for fair courts

Across the country, we have the opportunity to put fair-minded judges on the federal bench. Judges that will work for all of us - not just the wealthy and powerful.

Find your state!

How we're fighting back

Confirming Fair Minded Judges

WHAT

Along with our members and coalition partners, we’ve helped confirm an outstanding number of fair-minded judges during the Biden administration. Biden judges have impeccable credentials, with a clear commitment to civil rights, the Constitution, and the law. They also represent the diversity of our country.

HOW

Galvanizing grassroots support for fair courts
Pressuring Senate and White House leaders on the issue
Organizing our members to contact their senators
Offering thought leadership in the media

Tracking the Supreme Court

WHAT

Supreme Court justices should understand that the Constitution protects all of us, not just the wealthy and privileged. As we contend with a Court stacked with conservative justices, it’s never been more critical to continue to fight for a Supreme Court that is committed to protecting and enforcing equality and justice for all.

HOW