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 Kasdin Mitchell. Here’s why: Kasdin Mitchell’s record raises serious concerns about her ability to serve as a fair and independent federal judge. She has longstanding ties to ideologically extreme legal organizations, including serving as a John Marshall Fellow at the Claremont Institute and participating in the Teneo Network. She has also advanced legal … Continued

NCJW opposes Angela Colmenero. Here’s why: Angela Colmenero’s career raises serious concerns about her ability to serve as a fair and independent federal judge. Throughout her tenure in the Texas Attorney General’s Office, she played a leading role defending some of the nation’s most restrictive abortion laws, challenging protections for transgender youth, defending discriminatory voting … Continued

NCJW opposes Judge Daniel Traynor. Here’s why: Judge Daniel Traynor’s record raises serious concerns about his ability to serve as a fair and impartial federal judge. His partisanship has been unusually public, including a 2016 social media post declaring, “It feels good to be deplorable #MAGA.” On the bench, he has consistently issued rulings that … Continued

NCJW opposes Judge Matthew Byrne. Here’s why: Judge Matthew Byrne has a long record of affiliation with and advocacy for ideologically extreme legal organizations, including nearly two decades of involvement with the Federalist Society, where he served as a local chapter president. He has also received support from anti-abortion and gun rights groups during his … Continued

NCJW opposes Michael Martin. Here’s why: As Criminal Chief at the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, Michael Martin holds a senior leadership role overseeing federal criminal prosecutions. His record raises serious concerns about whether he would bring the independence, fairness, and impartiality required for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench. … Continued