The League of Women Voters national Board has announced the adoption of the new League position on the Federal Judiciary.
The Federal Judiciary position was adopted using the League’s long-standing practice of grassroots study to arrive at member understanding and agreement.
321 Leagues representing 45 states and the District of Columbia participated in the study. All three local Leagues and the State League of West Virginia participated.
This position is now part of the League’s official public policy positions and is available as a supplemental PDF document. It will be folded into the next edition of Impact on Issues.
“The League believes that the elements of this position contribute to judicial integrity and are essential to a strong democracy. These elements exemplify what the League expects from the federal courts, building trust and buttressing the Courts’ legitimacy. Adherence to the principles of accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics ensures both a strong federal judiciary and a stronger democracy.”
LWVUS Position on the Federal Judiciary, Announced June 2025