Federal Courts

While the Supreme Court typically hears fewer than 100 cases a year, the federal courts below the Supreme Court decide tens of thousands of cases a year. In effect, many lower court rulings are the final word on our rights, making the selection of these judges "who are appointed for life" extremely important to all.

• Fact Sheet on Federal Judicial Nominations -LCCR
• The Real Story on Judicial Nominees
• Women's Rights at Stake: Why Judicial Appointments Matter -NWLC
• Out of Balance-Appeals Court Tilts Right -Earthjustice
• Federal Courts at Risk -PFAW
• Why the Senate Should Reject Attempts to Pack the Federal Judiciary with Right-Wing Judges -PFAW