Judicial Independence in Michigan

Midwest Democracy Network: Judicial Independence in Michigan

The influence of money in politics has spread to the judicial system and has created a real threat to the public’s perception of independent and impartial judges. A fair and impartial judiciary is essential in maintaining our government’s system of checks and balances, and preserving our rights.

The Latest in Michigan for Judicial Independence

Network News

December 19 2011 at 02:17 PM

Network partners speak out against campaign cash & attacks on the judiciary

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Network partners at the Brennan Center and Justice At Stake wrote an op-ed for Reuters on the threats to the judicial system. Adam Skaggs and Bert Brandenburg write about Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich’s outspoken attacks against judges who make decisions…

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November 02 2011 at 03:14 PM

Detroit News editorial calls for improved campaign disclosure in Michigan

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An editorial in the Detroit News highlights the findings of Network partners Justice at Stake and Brennan Center for Justice in their report, the New Politics of Judicial Elections, a portion…

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Featured Reports

October 27 2011 at 05:18 PM

New Politics of Judicial Elections

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Today, Network partners Justice at Stake and Brennan Center for Justice, along with the National Institute on Money in State Politics, released a report, The New Politics of Judicial Elections, which provides an overview of some of the major…

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April 01 2011 at 02:30 PM

DRI releases judicial independence report

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DRI, the Voice of the Defense Bar, released a report this week called “Without Fear or Favor 2011 – A New Decade of Challenges to Judicial Independence and Accountability.”The report looks at the negative ramifications of the Citizens…

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