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AJS News Archive
Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision in Caperton v. Massey The decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Caperton v. Massey upholds important due process rights by requiring elected judges to step aside in cases involving substantial financial supporters. The effect of the decision will be to compel states in which judges are elected to clarify their rules for disqualification of judges based on campaign contributions. Posted 6/8/2009 To view the full statement, click here.Judge D. Brock Hornby to Receive Devitt Award D. Brock Hornby, Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, has been selected as the recipient of the 27th Annual Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. Hornby was chosen by a three-member panel chaired by Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy of the U.S. Supreme Court; other members of the panel are Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and Chief Judge Donetta W. Ambrose, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Posted 5/11/2009 Click here to view the News Release.Former Attorney General Janet Reno Received Justice Award Hon. Janet Reno, former U.S. Attorney General, received the Justice Award, the American Judicature Society's highest honor, at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Friday, April 17, 2009. Posted 4/6/2009 For view a list of past recipients, click here.AJS Statement on Iowa Supreme Court decision on marriage rights The question before the Iowa Supreme Court in Varnum et al. v. Brien was straightforward: Is the legislatively enacted Iowa Code statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman in violation of the Iowa Constitution? Posted 4/3/2009 Click here to view the statement.2009 Justice Award Please join the American Judicature Society and the 2009 Event Co-Chairs as we honor our friend and distinguished colleague, Janet Reno, for a lifetime of work to ensure fairness and accuracy in the justice system. Posted 3/5/2009 Click here for more details.New Survey of Voters in Washington State Shows Support for Merit Selection In partnership with AJS, Washington State University researchers conducted a survey of voter attitudes towards judicial selection methods. Follow the link below to access a media release which contains links to the full report on the results. Posted 1/14/2009 Click here for media release and links to the full report.Voters in Four Jurisdictions Opt for Merit Selection on November 4 On Election Day 2008, voters in four counties cast ballots in favor of judicial merit selection. Posted 11/4/2008 Click here for an AJS statement on these efforts.Statement of AJS President Gordon L. Doerfer American Judicature Society President Gordon L. Doerfer released a statement today responding to recent attacks on merit selection systems by the Wall Street Journal editorial board. Posted 8/27/2008 Click here to read the full statement.AJS Elects Officers and Directors for 2008-2009 Gordon L. Doerfer of Boston, Massachusetts took office as President of the American Judicature Society at the Society’s Annual Meeting in New York on August 7. Posted 8/11/2008 Click here to learn about the new Officers and Directors.Howard Witt Wins National Journalism Award Howard Witt, national correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, has won the 2008 American Judicature Society's Toni House Journalism Award. Posted 6/16/2008 Click here to view the News Release.New York Chief Judge to Receive National Award Judith S. Kaye, chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, has been selected as the recipient of the Fifth Annual Dwight D. Opperman Award for Judicial Excellence. Posted 6/2/2008 To vew the News Release, click here.Tenth Circuit Judge to Receive National Devitt Award Deanell Reece Tacha, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, has been selected as the recipient of the 26th Annual Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. Posted 5/23/2008 To view the News Release, click here.Working Towards a Better Justice System Since 1913 The American Judicature Society unveils a new resource for all who are interested learning more about or sharing with others the mission and message of AJS - to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary and a fair system of justice. Posted 4/16/2008 Click here to view the new video.The State Court Judiciary: A Program for Reform On April 8, AJS staff members attended and participated in a program at Fordham Law School entitled “Enhancing Judicial Independence, Accountability, and Selection for the State Court Judiciary: A Program for Reform.” Posted 4/15/2008 Click here for more details.AJS responds to proposed selection reform in Missouri The Missouri House of Representatives is currently considering a proposal (HCS HJR 49) that would alter the Missouri Plan for judicial selection. Posted 3/17/2008 For additional information, click here.Judicial Selection: How It Works, Why It Matters AJS is pleased to offer a new guide for state legislators on the complex and critical issue of selecting state court judges. Judicial Selection: How It Works, Why It Matters is a joint product of AJS and the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System. Posted 3/1/2008 Click here to download or to order a hard copy.Judicial Selection in the States Website The redesigned, updated, and expanded Judicial Selection in the States website, made possible by funding from Open Society Institute, is now online. New features and increased accessibility make this site an even more valuable go-to resource. To leave the AJS Web site and go to the Judicial Selection in the States site follow the link below. Posted 9/6/2007 Click here to view the Judicial Selection in the States website. |
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