Judges who serve in lifetime seats on the federal courts make decisions that impact women, children, and families.  From the schools we can attend to whom we can marry, federal judges impact every aspect of our lives.

NCJW opposes Anthony Powell Here’s why:  Anthony (Tony) Powell has long worked to advance far-right policy agendas, including efforts to attack and undermine reproductive rights, civil rights, and further politicize what should be an independent judiciary. As such, it is clear he would not be a fair or independent judge who remains faithful to constitutional … Continued

NCJW opposes Tony Mattivi. Here’s why: Tony Mattivi has a record that calls into question his ability to be fair and independent. In the Kansas Attorney General’s office and as head of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, he has taken extreme stands on issues such as reproductive rights and has weaponized his power to the … Continued

NCJW opposes Justin Smith. Here’s why: Justin Smith is a partisan loyalist who served as President Trump’s personal attorney, working on the Supreme Court case which granted presidential immunity, and the case seeking to overturn the civil judgement against Trump in the sexual assault case involving E. Jean Carroll. His role in these cases, which … Continued

NCJW opposes Kathleen Lane. Here’s why:  NCJW opposes Katie Lane. Her qualifications are sorely lacking in every respect. She only has nine years of legal experience, less than the American Bar Association’s recommended 12 years for a federal judgeship. Her record calls into question her fairness, independence, and fidelity to constitutional values. She received a … Continued

NCJW opposes William Crain. Here’s why: William Crain has been explicit and public about the fact that his judgement is based on his extreme conservative personal beliefs rather than on an impartial understanding of the case before him and the law. He ran a highly partisan campaign for election to the Louisiana Supreme Court, and … Continued