Fighting for an impartial and independent federal judiciary that protects the civil and human rights of all people
The federal courts are profoundly important to securing our rights and freedoms in America. Whether you are concerned with health care, racial justice, women’s freedom, LGBTQ equality, disability rights, protections for immigrants, or access to the ballot box, the judiciary plays a critical role in protecting and defending our civil and human rights.
For democracy to work as it should, judges must be fair, impartial, and committed to achieving the promise inscribed on the Supreme Court: “Equal Justice Under Law.” The Education Fund informs the public about the federal courts and what is at stake in people’s everyday lives and mobilizes participation in defense of a judiciary that recognizes and protects the rights of all people.
When judges do not rule fairly and independently, people of color, women, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups feel a disproportionate impact on their lives. And since these seats are lifetime positions, their judicial confirmations have lasting effects for generations.