Alliance for Justice
@AFJustice
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AFJ leads the fight for equal justice and a federal judiciary that safeguards the rights of all, not just the wealthy and powerful. #CourtsMatter @AFJBeBold
Washington, DC
Joined June 2010
For 45 years, AFJ has stood firm in the face of every challenge. We're up against dark days, but with every setback, we rise stronger. AFJ is committed to defending our democracy, supporting our communities, and building a brighter tomorrow. #StandWithAFJ
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"Donald Trump’s first term as president gave the republicans control over the most dangerous body of the most dangerous branch of government: the Supreme Court."
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Biden-appointee Judge Angel Kelley, has granted a restraining order against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its recent research funding cut after 22 states filed a lawsuit to block the order. #CourtsMatter
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Legal and constitutional experts warned that the United States could be headed toward a "constitutional crisis" or a "breakdown of the system" after Vice President JD Vance suggested judges don't have jurisdiction over President Trump's "legitimate power."
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RT @JudiciaryDems: Wrong. Judges decide if executive branch actions are lawful—this is exactly what they do.
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ICYMI: On her first day in office yesterday, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued over a dozen memos, one of which outlines her plan to target diversity and inclusion programs at private companies and threatens criminal charges. Our statement:
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RT @npquarterly: Advocacy in a Second #Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice http…
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In an alarming first day as Attorney General, Pam Bondi left no doubt that she will be loyal to doing Donald Trump’s bidding to weaponize his agenda and push dangerous racist attacks on measures meant to address systemic inequities. Our statement:
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Today, a second federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship, saying it’s likely unconstitutional and “runs counter to our nation’s 250-year history of citizenship by birth.”
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Today, @AFJBeBold released its newest guide: Robocalling Rules. This guide lays out all the hurdles nonprofits and foundations might face when trying to reach their audience through robocalling and robotexting campaigns. Check out the guide here:
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Join us in welcoming AFJ's newest member, @adv_project! Advancement Project is a policy, communications, and legal action group committed to racial justice. It was created to develop & inspire community-based solutions inspired by landmark civil rights victories of earlier eras.
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RT @DaybookJobs: Job Opportunity! The Alliance for Justice seeks a Senior Development Associate based in Washington D.C. @AFJustice http…
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RT @npquarterly: Advocacy in a Second #Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice http…
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“It is unfathomable to me that Democrats would work with Republicans at all on judges after their Republican colleagues treated them with such contempt and bad faith.” – Jake Faleschini, AFJ Justice Program Director
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"The people of Connecticut would be much better served by a fresh, people-centered perspective on their highest court, someone with a lifetime of experience fighting for Connecticut's working people." –Vasu Abhiraman, Rosenthal Building the Bench Director
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AFJ extends our deepest condolences to the families and communities mourning the lives lost in last night’s plane and helicopter crash. We cannot allow politicians to use this tragedy to push more divisiveness and further their agendas. Now is a time for unity, sympathy, & care.
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RT @bradybuzz: 🚨BREAKING🚨 The Fifth Circuit just ruled that the federal ban on federally licensed firearm dealers selling handguns to indi…
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ICYMI: Yesterday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her first nomination to the Arizona Supreme Court: Judge Maria Elena Cruz. Read our statement on this historic nomination:
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Today, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her first nomination to the Arizona Supreme Court: Judge Maria Elena Cruz. As an Afro-Latina woman, she will become the first woman of color to ever serve on Arizona’s highest court. Read our statement:
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