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Alliance for Justice is a national association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women's, children's and consumer advocacy organizations. Since its inception in 1979, the Alliance has worked to advance the cause of justice for all Americans, strengthen the public interest community's ability to influence public policy, and foster the next generation of advocates.

My Interests

Fighting the nomination of unqualified right-wing federal judges. Working to restore Habeas Corpus. Training nonprofits and foundations across the country on the importance of lobbying and advocacy...

I'd like to meet:

People who believe in a fair and independent Judiciary. Anyone who hopes for the restoration of Habeas Corpus. Those who believe in the 1st Amendment rights of all people to engage in the public policy debate. Also...Brangelina!

Order a free copy of AFJ's new film Supreme Injustices!!
Hosted by Emmy award-winning actor Bradley Whitford, Supreme Injustices examines the impact of the first full term of the Roberts Court. Through the personal stories behind two controversial cases, we learn how much power the Supreme Court has over all Americans. Click HERE to order your free copy of this DVD or HERE to host a viewing at your school or town.

Restore Habeas Corpus!!

Join AFJ in its fight to repeal the Military Commissions Act of 2006 by signing our petition to restore Habeas Corpus! HERE

Sign up to receive AFJ Action Alerts HERE !!

Movies:

Inherit the Wind, Road to Guantanamo, A Time to Kill, Legally Blonde... ;-)

Television:

CNN, C-Span, Meet the Press, West Wing, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (We miss you!)

My Blog

One-Sided Debate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtvOMvJkW7M The right wing's war on our courts...
Posted by Alliance for Justice on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:21:00 PST

Supreme Court Hears Long Awaited Gun Case

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments surrounding a challenge to the District of Columbia’s ban on handguns. The widely anticipated case, District of Columbia v. Heller, is considered by...
Posted by Alliance for Justice on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:33:00 PST

Jeffrey Toobin on the future of the Supreme Court

Jeffrey Toobin, a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1993 and the senior legal analyst for CNN, is one of the most recognized and admired legal journalists in the country. Watch an excerpt from...
Posted by Alliance for Justice on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:47:00 PST

USA Today Examines Bush Legacy

USA Today published an article examining what will likely be President Bush’s most enduring and successful (at least from his perspective) legacy: packing the federal courts with judges and just...
Posted by Alliance for Justice on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:23:00 PST

NY Times Op-Ed Against Southwick 5th Circuit Nomination!

The New York Times has come out today in an op-ed against the Bush Administration's nominee for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Leslie Southwick. They join Alliance for Justice, the Human Rights Cam...
Posted by Alliance for Justice on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:41:00 PST

Say NO To Southwick for 5th Circuit Court of Appeals!

Once again, the Bush administration is putting forward a federal judicial nominee -- Leslie Southwick, in the Fifth circuit -- whose record establishes that he is not qualified for a lifetime appointm...
Posted by Alliance for Justice on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:00:00 PST