LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study                        June 2024-25

•        Objective: To develop a LWV position on the Federal Judiciary as an essential component of US democracy. The Study includes but is not limited to addressing concerns and clarifying judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics. The scope addresses the US Supreme Court as well as the other Article III federal courts. The other Article III federal courts include 94 federal district courts (which include bankruptcy courts), and 13 circuit courts of appeals.

•        Expedited Schedule – Introduced during June 2024 LWVUS Convention & Position Finalized by LWVUS Council June 2025

•        LWVUS League Management website:  https://www.lwv.org/league-management/advocacy-litigation/2024-2025-federal-judiciary-study-process-committee-and

•        Upcoming Federal Judiciary Study Events:

•        National Town Hall on the Federal Judiciary: Tuesday 2/4/25| 7:00 PM Eastern (Join from link on LWVUS Website, above)

•        LWVCNM Consensus Meeting March 2025 (need Recorder & Timekeeper)

•        Resources Available (from website above): 

•        11/20/24 Webinar Recording & Slides

•        Federal Judiciary Study Schedule

•        Preliminary Background Information (3 reports)

•        Policy Briefs (9)

•        Study Guidethe