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.
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. The founding members include: Common Cause Ohio, Dayton NAACP, Greater Cleveland Congregations, Ohio Environmental Council, and Ohio Voice.
Our Values
Like Common Cause Ohio, the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance believes in a court system that exemplifies and protects equity, fairness, and justice for all.
Our Vision The Ohio Fair Courts Alliance is guided by our vision:
The courts should be free to make decisions based on law and fact, free from the corrupting influence of money and special interests.
Everyone deserves their day in court, and we all deserve equal justice under the law.
Judges should be educated about how systemic biases in the justice system impact outcomes and work to address them.
The judiciary should represent all voices and perspectives of the communities they serve.
Raising public awareness about barriers to justice is the first step to achieving fair and equitable courts.
Our Goals As part of the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, Common Cause Ohio has the following goals.
To raise public awareness of the importance of our courts and impartial judges through our Speakers Bureau.
To build a stronger coalition across Ohio to win reforms.
To pass stronger rules to limit the influence of money and special interests on the courts.
Ready to host a Fair Courts presentation?
We have a trained group of speakers excited to come speak to you and others in your organization about Ohio’s courts. We can help you understand, for example:
The overall structure of the court systems in Ohio
The difference between state and federal courts
How the courts impact us
Pros & cons of how we select judges
Why we need fair and impartial courts
Challenges and opportunities facing Ohio’s justice system
This a non-partisan civic engagement project. Presentations requests should be made at least two weeks in advance to allow sufficient time to try to accommodate your request.
Potential Audiences for Speakers Bureau Presentations
High School Civics Classes
Faith Groups
Fraternity and Sorority Chapters
Book Clubs
Indivisible & other activist groups
Nonprofit sector
Re-entry populations
New Americans
Neighborhood Clubs
Civic Leagues
League of Women Voters Chapters
Boys and Girls Clubs
Urban Leagues
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
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.
US Supreme Court: Judicial Ethics and Recusal Forum
Please join us on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual forum that delves into the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reform for the United States’ highest court.
