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 Anna St. John. Here’s why:  As head of the Hamilton Legal Law Institute, a far-right legal organization, Anna St. John led lawsuits challenging consumer rights, gender equality, civil rights, and human rights. She testified against bipartisan legislation to end forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment cases even though it has been proven … Continued

NCJW opposes Edmund LaCour. Here’s why: Whether voting rights, civil rights, or reproductive rights, Mr. LaCour has shown himself to be hostile to constitutional protections. He defended Alabama’s near-total abortion ban, one of the nation’s harshest, calling Roe v. Wade  “unworkable” and “illegitimate” and asked the Supreme Court to overturn it. He argued that delaying … Continued

NCJW opposes William Mercer. Here’s why: Mr. Mercer’s record raises concerns about his commitment to justice and constitutional principles. As both a federal prosecutor and a state legislator, he has advocated for excessively harsh policies, from appealing reasonable sentences for nonviolent offenses to supporting legislation that would expand mass incarceration. His attempts at redirecting public … Continued

NCJW opposes Joshua Dunlap. Here’s why: Mr. Dunlap’s record shows a consistent effort to undermine civil rights and democratic norms in support of far-right ideology. He has advocated for broad religious exemptions that would weaken anti-discrimination laws and opposed LGBTQ+ equality measures. He has defended corporate interests, including predatory banks and opioid manufacturers, often at … Continued

NCJW opposes Eric Tung. Here’s why: Mr. Tung’s record is indicative of a disturbing pattern of ideological extremism that calls into question his fitness for the federal bench. From his university writings attacking feminism and gender equality to his legal assaults on worker protections, Mr. Tung has consistently defended those in power over vulnerable people. … Continued