Three Judges Could Save — or Destroy — North Carolina’s Democracy
North Carolinians must show up at the courthouse on Friday to remind Judges Gore, Hampson and Tyson that they are accountable to the voters.
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If the Marshals Go Rogue, Courts Have Other Ways to Enforce their Orders
One of the most alarming developments in the second Trump administration is agencies’ apparent defiance of courts’ orders.
Don’t Let the Shock and Awe Distract You From the Importance of State Courts
We must both hold the line on our federal courts and also turn to state courts as a critical defense for our civil rights, health and safety.
Like Trump, Jefferson Griffin May Be One Vote Away From Overturning a State’s Election Result
North Carolina voters won’t forget how the judges charged with protecting their democracy handled this attempted election theft.
The Supreme Court Could Gut Access to Birth Control This Year
With Donald Trump back in the White House, access to contraception is, sadly, not something that people can bank on anymore — whether they know it or not.
The Resistance We Need From Senate Democrats Under Trump 2.0
Of the harms Trump can and will do over his next four years in office, the judges he appoints will have the most lasting effect.
Democracy Docket Opinion Writers Covered Crucial Voting Rights Issues in 2024
Democracy Docket’s opinion writers range from professors to activists to lawyers, creating exclusive content just for our readers. They’ve provided their unique perspectives on a variety of topics
The Last Chance To Confirm Biden’s Fair and Qualified Judges
Most cases don’t make it to the Supreme Court, so who sits on our lower courts matters terribly.
What Apathetic Death Penalty Rulings Tell Us About the Supreme Court
It’s essential that we be able to correct the mistakes of our justice system when lives are on the line.
Why One Parent Has Become a “Supreme Court Voter”
Think you can endure another four years of Donald Trump as president? How about another 40 years of Trump’s Supreme Court?
