Alliance for Justice

Discover how Texas nonprofit organizations can leverage the latest interim charges to shape policy and amplify their voices in the 88th Texas Legislature! 🌟 Kudos to our Bolder Advocacy Bilingual Counsel, Victor Rivera Labiosa, for shedding light on key strategies for these local nonprofits. #TexasLegislature #NonprofitAdvocacy https://lnkd.in/eiu5_VdK

"Congress has the power and obligation to respond. At the minimum, that should include hearings and investigations into the justices’ unethical and compromising behavior." Check out the latest Democracy Docket piece from AFJ President Rakim Brooks and AFJ Vice President of Strategy Keith Thirion here: https://lnkd.in/e8nkRC8A

This morning, AFJ and our Justice Program Director Jake Faleschini, alongside U.S. Representatives Hank Johnson and Pramila Jayapal, and our allies Stand Up America, MoveOn, Reproductive Freedom for All, Center for Popular Democracy, and Demand Justice, took a stand in front of the Supreme Court. In light of disturbing revelations regarding symbols supporting the January 6th insurrection at Justice Samuel Alito’s homes, we are urging Senate leadership to conduct a thorough investigation into his actions and to advance vital legislation to reform the Supreme Court. Our democracy depends on accountability and integrity at the highest levels of our judiciary. Proud to be part of this crucial movement for justice and reform. #EthicsReformNow #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Democracy #JusticeforAll

Please join us on Tuesday, June 4 at 3pm EDT for a conversation with Madiba K. Dennie, esteemed attorney, columnist, professor, and author of the new book, The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take it Back. In her book, Dennie offers a rallying cry for a more just approach to the law that bolsters social justice movements by throwing out originalism—the theory that judges should interpret the Constitution exactly as conservatives say the Founders meant it. Instead, Dennie argues that the law must serve to make that promise of democracy real and argues in favor of a new approach that serves everyone: inclusive constitutionalism. Alliance for Justice President Rakim H.D. Brooks will join Madiba K. Dennie for this conversation on the Constitution, who it belongs to, and how we can use it to fight for our rights. StreamYard webinars do not have automatic captioning, but there are captions on LinkedIn. The event will be recorded.

Happy #Pride, everyone! This #PrideMonth, AFJ proudly honors the LGBTQ+ judges and justices who have shattered barriers. Representation matters, especially for historically excluded communities. #Pride2024

You may have noticed... it's an election year with federal candidates on the ballot. It may seem like an every two or four (or six) year thing, but federal election law has a thing or two to say about what tax-exempt orgs can do regarding US House, Senate and POTUS elections. On our latest pod, we lay out some of the basics and then do a dive into some recent developments out of the Federal Election Commission that might make you think again about your plans for the fall! Credits: co-hosts Quyen Tu and Susan Finkle Sourlis, post-production imagery magic by Nadia (Watson) McDaniel ! https://lnkd.in/eEQkfDYn

Hey nonprofits, mark your calendars! Our June public webinar lineup is officially live - with something for everyone! Whether you need tips on election season advocacy, recordkeeping, or foundation support, we've got you covered! Check them out and register today: https://lnkd.in/edVbudRk

Did you know that 41 states have NEVER had an AAPI state supreme court justices? In honor of #AAPIHM, we've released The Faces of Justice Volume 2. This report highlights AAPI representation but also serves as a call to action to continue fighting for a judiciary as diverse as its communities. Read the full report: #AAPIHeritageMonth #DiversityMatters #FillEverySeat https://lnkd.in/eF7HZ2e6

“We thank Senators Durbin and Schumer and the Judiciary Committee for their work in prioritizing the importance of judicial nominations and look forward to continuing this momentum. While this critical milestone is one to be celebrated, we must keep pushing and seize every opportunity to fill every seat, especially with judges from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including those with labor and economic justice experience." Read our full statement on Biden's 200 Lifetime Judicial Appointments: https://lnkd.in/eqkTEy7y

Today is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling that desegregated schools. 70 years later, we are still fighting for equality in education. We celebrate this historic day, while still holding hope for an equitable future. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eV6EVmWu