Civic Engagement
At the LWVUS 2024 Convention, delegates voted to proceed with a study on the federal judiciary. The study will be completed on
a fast-track timeline in time for a position to be announced at the LWVUS Council in June 2025.
Online Webinars and Events
The Federal Judiciary Study Committee will offer multiple opportunities for Leagues to ask questions about the study, hear about the committee’s work, and learn about this issue.
The Federal Judiciary Study Kickoff Webinar was held on November 20, 2024. The scope of the study and timeline was discussed.
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Scope of the Study:
To develop a LWV position on the Federal Judiciary, including the Supreme Court as well as the other Article III courts, as an essential component of US democracy.
The study's purpose includes, but is not limited to, addressing concerns and clarifying judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics.
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