EJS, Civil Rights Groups Led by Asian Law Caucus Urge Supreme Court to Block USPS Rule Threatening Mail-in Ballots

The Equal Justice Society joined a coalition of civil rights groups led by the Asian Law Caucus in an amicus brief that urges the Supreme Court to Block the US Postal Service Rule that threatens mail-in voting just weeks before the midterm elections.  This is part of EJS’s ongoing work to protect voting – ourContinueContinue reading “EJS, Civil Rights Groups Led by Asian Law Caucus Urge Supreme Court to Block USPS Rule Threatening Mail-in Ballots”

EJS Joins Amicus Brief by Asian Law Caucus-led Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump Order Threatening Mail-in Ballots

The Equal Justice Society joined an amicus brief filed by the Asian Law Caucus and other organizations in the U.S. Supreme Court urging the Court to reject the Trump administration’s request to reinstate Executive Order 14399, which would undermine access to the ballot, potentially disenfranchising tens of millions of American voters, and bring federal interference into state elections administration.  The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, AsianContinueContinue reading “EJS Joins Amicus Brief by Asian Law Caucus-led Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump Order Threatening Mail-in Ballots”

Equal Justice Society: The Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court today upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling in Trump v. Barbara, with Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, and Alito dissenting. “Birthright citizenship is foundational to ensuring Black Americans’ humanity, equality, and full place in our democracy,” said Mona Tawatao, Legal Director of the Equal Justice Society. “This is what the drafters of theContinueContinue reading “Equal Justice Society: The Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship”