While the Supreme Court typically hears fewer than 100 cases a year, the federal courts below the Supreme Court decide tens of thousands of cases a year. In effect, many lower court rulings are the final word on our rights, making the selection of these judges "who are appointed for life" extremely important to all.

Fact Sheet on Federal Judicial Nominations -LCCR The Real Story on Judicial Nominees Women's Rights at Stake: Why Judicial Appointments Matter -NWLC

Out of Balance-Appeals Court Tilts Right -Earthjustice Federal Courts at Risk -PFAW

FAQs on Judicial Selection -Alliance for Justice/IndependentJudiciary.com

Judicial Selection Resources -Alliance for Justice/IndependentJudiciary.com

Why the Senate Should Reject Attempts to Pack the Federal Judiciary with Right-Wing Judges -PFAW

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