The Future of the Supreme Court
What Next for Court Reform?
The debate over whether and how to restructure both the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts has intensified in the past year, particularly after Amy Coney Barrett's Senate confirmation took place just one week before the 2020 presidential election. For some in the progressive community, the Biden administration's formation of a commission to study […]
Read MoreJudicial Nominations
Every day, federal courts decide cases critical to our rights — from the environment to voting to immigration. Those who are appointed to serve on the bench must be qualified, fair, and impartial.
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The American Constitution Society's network of progressive lawyers, law students, and academics is shaping national and local debates on the future of the Court.
Read MoreOn the Bench: Tracking President Biden's Judicial Nominations
ACS's weekly roundup of Senate activity on President Biden's nominees for lifetime seats on district and circuit courts.
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