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PFAW Supports the U.S. Justice Department in Arizona v. United States
PFAW Supports the U.S. Justice Department in Arizona v. United States This morning, the Supreme Court heard the oral arguments of Arizona v. United States, a case that will examine key provisions of...
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ALEC in Arizona - On the Run
ALEC in Arizona - On the Run ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, and ALEC members are on the run in Arizona. As more Arizonans learn about the tactics and operating procedures of the...
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House votes to slam courthouse doors shut to immigration cases
House votes to slam courthouse doors shut to immigration cases Though unlikely to pass the Senate, the Black amendment shows a profound and dangerous contempt for the rule of law.Teaser Image: Though...
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Another Day, Another Filibuster
Another Day, Another Filibuster The just-defeated filibuster of Justice Andrew Hurwitz to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals was unwarranted.Teaser Image: The just-defeated filibuster of Justice...
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Hurwitz Finally Confirmed By Voice Vote
Hurwitz Finally Confirmed By Voice Vote Senate Republicans agree to a voice vote to confirm a nominee who they claimed was not qualified to be a federal judge.Teaser Image: Senate Republicans agree...
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Split Decisions Impact Immigration and Unions
Split Decisions Impact Immigration and Unions Here’s a quick recap of the Supreme Court’s decisions during the past week: Unions are now further disadvantaged and despite some important changes to the...
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Republican Obstruction Impedes Efforts to Diversify the Federal Bench
Republican Obstruction Means Less Judicial Diversity GOP obstruction is blocking judicial confirmation votes on qualified women and people of color. GOP obstruction is blocking judicial confirmation...
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Supreme Court declines to issue stay in Arizona voter ID case
Supreme Court declines to issue stay in Arizona voter ID case Arizona citizens should now be allowed to register without additional identification proving citizenshipTeaser Image: Arizona citizens...
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Arizona Prison Privatization: Ideology and Influence Trump Evidence
PFAW Foundation: Prison Privatization: Ideology and Influence Trump Evidence At 6:00 p.m. on the Friday before Labor Day weekend, Arizona officials announced the granting of a multi-million dollar...
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Reported Voting Troubles
PFAW Foundation: Reported Voting Troubles Voters encountered a number of problems at the polls leading up to and on Election Day, November 6. Teaser Image: Voters encountered a number of problems at...
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UPDATE: Reported Voting Troubles
PFAW Foundation: UPDATE: Reported Voting Troubles Election Day presents a number of problems for voters.Teaser Image: Election Day presents a number of problems for voters. read more
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PFAW Foundation Submits Amicus Brief in Critical Voting Rights Case
PFAW Foundation Submits Amicus Brief in Critical Voting Rights Case Yesterday, People For the American Way Foundation , on behalf of its Young People For program, joined with Demos and several other...
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Young Elected Officials Call for Gun Violence Prevention Reforms
Young Elected Officials Call for Gun Violence Prevention Reforms Daniel Hernandez - Rep. Gabby Giffords' heroic intern, now a school board member in AZ - appeared on the Ed Show to discuss a letter...
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Recent YP4 Fellow Reunites With Her Mother at a Border Fence
Recent YP4 Fellow Reunites With Her Mother at a Border Fence Two months ago, Evelyn Rivera, an alumna our affiliate People For the American Way Foundation’s Young People For program, wrote that her...
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Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights in Arizona Proof-of-Citizenship Case
Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights in Arizona Proof-of-Citizenship Case The Supreme Court issued 7-2 ruling in favor of voting rights today, finding that a restrictive Arizona law requiring that...
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PFAW Releases New Toolkit on Getting Money Out and Voters In to Our Democracy
We believe in a democratic system where all Americans have equal access to the voting booth and can express their views on a level playing field.Teaser Image: We believe in a democratic system where...
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Why Are Arizona’s Senators Holding Up Hearings on Arizona Judges?
Are John McCain and Jeff Flake blocking judicial nominees that McCain helped pick, despite Arizona's judicial crisis?Teaser Image: Are John McCain and Jeff Flake blocking judicial nominees that McCain...
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Hearing on Arizona Nominees Shows Why Courts Matter
McCain and Flake can act to allow swift confirmation of six nominees to a state where half the federal judgeships are vacant.Teaser Image: McCain and Flake can act to allow swift confirmation of six...
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Historic Nomination: Diane Humetewa Would Be First Native American Woman On...
A historic nomination by President Obama is being considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee: Diane Humetewa is poised to become the first Native American woman on the federal judiciary. Humetewa is...
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Will McCain and Flake Let GOP Obstruct AZ Nominees?
Flake and McCain should not let their GOP colleagues needlessly delay a committee vote on nominees to fill six judicial emergencies in Arizona.Teaser Image: Flake and McCain should not let their GOP...
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