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Today in Supreme Court Accountability, we’re featuring: November 14, 2024 news briefs, calls-to-action, and more.
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Supreme Court News Briefs - November 14, 2024
Judicial Confirmations
AP: Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can
Dan Merica reports on a new pressure campaign by Demand Justice, as well as calls from other progressive groups, urging Senate Democrats to confirm all remaining judicial nominees in the lame duck period.
Washington Post: Trump demands the lame-duck president not do what he did as a lame duck
Philip Bump provides data to show the hypocrisy of Donald Trump’s claims that the Senate should not confirm any more judges during the lame duck, noting that 1 in 14 Trump judges were confirmed after the former president lost his reelection campaign in 2020.
Washington Post: Trump’s victory, GOP Senate win have Democrats racing to confirm judges
Tobi Raji and Clara Ence Morse report on the state of judicial nominations, the short timeline facing the Senate to confirm President Biden’s remaining judges, as well as attacks from Trump and other Republicans.
Supreme Court
USA Today: Supreme Court whiplash: What Trump's win means for guns and transgender care
Maureen Groppe reports on how the government's positions on guns and transgender care will change during the Trump administration, and how this could result in new cases for the Supreme Court.
Also covered by: Reuters
National Review: The Left Should Learn to Love the Supreme Court
Christian Schneider argues that the left needs to start seeing the Supreme Court as the only possible check on Donald Trump’s extremism.
Boston Globe: Will Supreme Court check Trump? Don’t count on it.
Oral Arguments
New York Times: Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Securities Fraud Case Against Nvidia
Adam Liptak reports that during oral arguments on Wednesday, the Supreme Court appeared inclined “to allow a lawsuit accusing Nvidia, the giant maker of computer chips, of misrepresenting its reliance on the cryptocurrency mining industry in 2017 and 2018.”
Supreme Court News - Video - November 14, 2024
Supreme Court delivers UNEXPECTED LOSS to Trump allies | Brian Tyler Cohen
Supreme Court releases new case order list amid rumors about justices' futures | CBS News
Together we can hold the Supreme Court Accountable
Equal justice in America depends on an impartial Supreme Court, yet today, our highest Court is compromised. Designed to be a pillar of justice, the Court should stand above political influence, interpreting the Constitution with integrity and impartiality. However, a conservative majority has taken hold, prioritizing personal beliefs over constitutional principles. This imbalance threatens not only specific freedoms but the very foundation of our democracy.
The signs of this crisis are clear. The Court has been plagued by corruption, ethics scandals, and extreme political leanings, casting doubt on its ability to protect fundamental rights. Critical issues such as abortion rights, climate action, and fair election protections now face uncertainty. With this compromised Court, hard-fought gains are at risk of being rolled back, undermining decades of progress toward a just and equal society. We can't afford to be complacent while these extreme rulings erode our rights.
But we, the people, hold the power to demand change. Activists across the country are raising their voices to call for real Supreme Court reform. Congress must protect the Court's integrity by expanding the number of justices, enforcing term limits, and implementing a robust code of ethics. These reforms are essential to restoring faith in the Court and ensuring it serves all Americans, not just a select few.
Here's a list of actions People Power United activists can take to advocate for Supreme Court reform:
Contact Congress: Call, email, or write letters to your members of Congress urging them to support Supreme Court reforms, including court expansion, term limits, and a code of ethics.
Sign and Share Petitions: Find or create petitions demanding Supreme Court reform and share them widely on social media to gather support.
Use Social Media: Post regularly on social media to raise awareness, share critical facts, and debunk myths about Supreme Court reform.
Partner with Organizations: Collaborate with established advocacy groups focused on judicial reform, such as Demand Justice or the American Constitution Society.
Write Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor: Submit articles to newspapers and online publications to explain why Supreme Court reform is critical to preserving democracy and equal rights.
Engage in Peaceful Protests and Demonstrations: Participate in or organize protests outside courthouses, government buildings, or symbolic locations to draw attention to the cause.
Educate Through Workshops: Host or attend workshops to learn more about Supreme Court reform and teach others about its importance.
Lobby Your State Legislators: Advocate for state resolutions supporting Supreme Court reforms to increase pressure on Congress.
Create Informational Materials: Design flyers, infographics, or videos explaining the current Supreme Court problems and why reform is necessary.
Use Email Campaigns: Create or join email campaigns to send pre-written letters to legislators supporting reform.
Join National Days of Action: Participate in coordinated national days of action organized by reform groups to maximize collective impact.
Support Reform-Minded Candidates: Volunteer, donate, or campaign for political candidates who prioritize Supreme Court reform in their platforms.
Host Conversations: Start conversations within your community or online, emphasizing the impact of Supreme Court decisions on daily life and the need for accountability and reform.
The time for action is now. Each of us has a voice, and every voice matters in the fight for equal justice. In just one minute, you can send a message to your member of Congress, urging them to support reforms that uphold the rule of law. Together, we can demand a Supreme Court that truly represents justice and fairness for all. Join the fight for a, uncompromised Court—our democracy depends on it.
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