Search

Menu

Close

Fair Courts

A strong democracy requires protecting everyone’s constitutional rights and ensuring our courts are fair and impartial.

Fair courts are one of the foundations of democracy. Yet today, Supreme Court judges are not held to a binding code of ethics, while many state-level judges are forced to raise money from special interests to sit on the bench, or are selected through an unfair process.

Common Cause advocates for transparency and fairness when it comes to picking judges and shaping our courts. Ensuring that judges are beholden only to the law and keeping courtrooms fair are keys to building a strong 21st-century democracy.

What We’re Doing

Fair Courts in Ohio

Campaign

Fair Courts in Ohio

Common Cause Ohio is a founding partner in the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance. The Alliance is a diverse network of organizations, community leaders and concerned citizens dedicated to creating a court system that exemplifies and protects equity, fairness and justice for all.

Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.

Donate

Related Articles

New Animated Video Helps Voters Critique Political Ads

Article

New Animated Video Helps Voters Critique Political Ads

Today, Common Cause Ohio and the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance released a short animated video encouraging voters to be thoughtful consumers of political ads

U.S. Supreme Court: Judicial Ethics & Recusal Forum Follow Up

Blog Post

U.S. Supreme Court: Judicial Ethics & Recusal Forum Follow Up

Common Cause Ohio and the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance co-hosted a virtual forum to explore the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reform for the United States’ highest court.

Press

Close

    • Close

    Hello! It looks like you're joining us from {state}.

    Want to see what's happening in your state?

    Go to Common Cause {state}