Meet the Nominated Judges

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

NCJW opposes Robert Chamberlin. Here’s why: Whether as a Mississippi state legislator or as a Justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court, Justice Chamberlin has shown a hostility to constitutional rights that calls into question his ability to be a fair and independent federal judge. He has worked to elevate Christianity in public institutions in the … Continued

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