Senator Dianne Feinstein voted in favor of extremist judicial nominee Leslie Southwick, saying that nominees are “not just a collection of prior writings or prior judicial opinions” even though Southwick has:* An abysmal record on racial discrimination issues* Expressed a willingness to discriminate against gays and lesbians* The worst record of his Mississippi Court ofContinue reading "Tell Sen. Feinstein NO on Southwick"

Alliance for Justice (afj.org) today asked that you urge your Senators to stop Leslie Southwick’s ascension to the federal bench. In recent meetings with Senators, staff expressed doubt that their constituents care about this nomination.AFJ has been pressing for the defeat of Leslie Southwick’s nomination to the Fifth Circuit. But despite widespread opposition to theContinue reading "Tell Your Senators to Say “No” to Southwick"

The Equal Justice Society authored one of 30 amicus briefs submitted to the California Supreme Court, urging the court to put an end to state laws that deny same-sex couples the protections of marriage.EJS joined scores of religious, civil rights, and child advocacy organizations, along with numerous California municipal governments, bar associations, and leading legalContinue reading "EJS Joins Call Urging Calif. Supreme Court to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Marriage"