Justice Watch seeks to advocate for election, retention, and selection of judges and justices who will uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all people, act ethically and with good judicial temperament, and who will not put corporate and special interests or ideological whims above the rule of law. The insurance industry, governmental and corporate special interests and extreme ideologies are corrupting our judicial systems. Something must be done.
Civil justice is a civil right. The ability to fairly pursue legitimate causes are being restricted by lawmakers who are influenced by special interests. Judges and justices are sometimes elected by the people but are often appointed by politicians. Corporate special interests corrupt both systems unless citizens are vigilant to hold them accountable.
American courtrooms are supposed to be level-playing fields where every individual can seek justice and accountability. Justice Watch seeks to preserve what remains and regain what has been lost in our systems of justice system.
Consumer Debt Cases: Approximately 25% of all civil court cases involve consumer debt, often resulting in wage garnishments or financial hardship for defendants who cannot afford a lawyer.
Income Disparity: Individuals earning below the poverty line are twice as likely to face civil legal problems compared to those with higher incomes, yet less than 20% receive the legal help they need.
Representation Gap: Nearly 80% of low-income individuals in civil cases are unable to afford an attorney, leaving them without adequate legal representation.
Judicial Campaign Financing: In the 2019-2020 election cycle, over $97 million was spent on state Supreme Court races in the U.S., much of it coming from special interest groups, raising concerns over judicial impartiality.