🟦Justice Reform & Legal Accountability
A ranked guide to advocacy groups promoting independent, ethical courts.
This list features advocacy organizations dedicated to promoting progressive values in judicial appointments and legal reforms. These groups work to protect civil rights, ensure justice for all, and empower citizens to engage in meaningful activism.
Discover valuable resources at these websites, including action alerts, how-to guides, news reports, position papers, event announcements, videos, and newsletters. The key issues listed below the list of organizations might also be useful.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Defends individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, engaging in litigation and advocacy to protect civil rights and ensure a fair legal system, including issues related to criminal justice.
A nonpartisan organization that researches and advocates for democracy and justice, focusing on improving the judicial system and promoting fair legal practices, including criminal justice reform.
American Bar Association (ABA)
A professional group that promotes justice and the rule of law, addressing issues related to judicial appointments, access to legal services, and fair treatment in the legal system.
Advocates for a fair judiciary by promoting progressive judicial appointments and supporting efforts to reform the legal system, including criminal justice issues.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
Works to combat hate and discrimination while advocating for civil rights and influencing policies that affect both the legal system and criminal justice reform.
A nonprofit news organization dedicated to covering the criminal justice system and its impact on society. It provides in-depth reporting and analysis to promote understanding and reforms in the criminal justice system.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
A coalition that advocates for civil and human rights, addressing judicial reforms and promoting justice, particularly for marginalized communities in the legal system.
Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Advocates for fair treatment of youth in the legal system, promoting alternatives to harsh punishments and emphasizing rehabilitation over incarceration.
Defends constitutional rights and promotes democratic values, with a focus on judicial nominations and civil rights advocacy in both the judiciary and criminal justice.
Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)
Addresses injustices in the legal system, advocating for reforms that ensure fairness and equality, including important aspects of criminal justice reform.
Issues of Criminal Justice and Legal Reforms
Judicial Independence
Ensuring judges can make fair decisions without political pressure, which is essential for protecting civil rights and justice.
Access to Justice
Advocating for legal assistance for everyone, ensuring that all individuals can seek justice, regardless of their financial situation.
Fair Treatment in the Legal System
Promoting equality in how laws are applied and ensuring that marginalized communities are treated justly.
Criminal Justice Reform
Working to change laws and practices that lead to mass incarceration and ensuring that the criminal justice system is fair and equitable.
Voting Rights
Protecting and expanding access to voting, ensuring that every citizen has a voice in democracy.
Civil Rights Protection
Advocating for the protection of civil rights for all individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities.
Sentencing Reform
Changing laws around sentencing to promote fairness and rehabilitation rather than punishment alone.
Transparency in Judicial Appointments
Ensuring that the process of appointing judges is open and fair, free from political manipulation.