Federal Judicial Selection

Federal judicial selection on the Judicial Selection in the States website

For information on U.S. senators’ use of nominating commissions/screening panels in filling federal judicial vacancies, as well as links to information about current vacancies and pending nominations, visit the Judicial Selection in the States website.  Click here to leave the AJS Web site and go to the Judicial Selection in the States site.

AJS statement on ideology in federal judicial selection

In light of the public debate and controversy over the nomination and confirmation of federal judges, AJS has issued the following statement on ideology and federal judicial selection.  Click here to read the statement.

Judges, ideology, and accountability - Judicature editorial

As painful as they may be to politicians, transparency and accountability are necessary to informed public debate and responsible public policy concerning federal judicial selection.  Click here to read this editorial.

Federal judicial selection program available on video

In May 2002, AJS held a symposium in Washington, DC, to address the proper role of ideology in selecting federal judges and to consider practical alternatives for ending the gridlock that characterizes the current process. Panelists included present and former White House counsels, Justice Department officials, and Senate staff members. Also participating were Senator Richard Durbin and former Senators Connie Mack and Howard Metzenbaum. A video recording of the program is now available.  Contact AJS at 800.626.4089 if you would like to order this video.