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.
Our courts, by the numbers
(as of May 1, 2021)
74%
of all sitting judges are white…
…
with white men making up 60% of the federal bench.
51%
of the population are women…
…
yet only 33% of the federal bench
43%
of people living in America are people of color…
…
yet make up only 26% of the federal bench.
Federal courts should reflect the communities they serve. Bringing diverse experiences and perspectives to the bench allows judges to make better-informed decisions, in addition to increasing public confidence in their rulings.
Because #CourtsMatter, NCJW believes all federal judges must be:
Fair
Do they respect equality and justice for all and understand the impact of the law on everyone?
Independent
Are they impartial, nonpartisan, and not influenced by outside parties or interests?
Qualified
Have they been objectively assessed for their experience, competence, principles, and temperament?
...and the diversity of the federal bench should reflect our society
I want federal judges who are fair, independent, and qualified.
Why Do Courts Matter?
This video was created by Civic Nebraska and Courts Matter Nebraska.