Sentences with phrase «equal justice under»

Equal Justice Under Law has also sued six jurisdictions over their bail systems, and all six no longer require defendants to pay bail as a condition of their release.

It's just the latest salvo from Karakatsanis, who helped start Equal Justice Under Law, a nonprofit civil - rights organization.

Watch List jurisdictions fall on the cusp — they may drop into the Hellholes abyss or rise to the promise of Equal Justice Under Law.

LSC fights to fulfill America's promise of equal justice under the law.

First, we need to hold the government to the principle that rich and poor alike are, in the words engraved on the US Supreme Court wall, entitled to «equal justice under the law».

Sen. Booker is introducing the Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2016, legislation that seeks to address the indigent defense crisis in many states throughout the country.

Justice Quince has received the following honors and awards: 2017, National Bar Association Hall of Fame; 2017, Women Lawyers Division Jurist of the Year; 2017 Sharon Press Excellence in ADR; 2008, Lifetime Achievement Award by The Florida Bar's Government Lawyer Section; Florida Commission on the Status of Women, 2007 Florida Women's Hall of Fame award; American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession; 2007 Justice Quince was inducted into Florida Blue Key as an honorary member; 2006 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award; 2006 Rickards High School Outstanding School Volunteer Award; 2005 Key to the City of Winter Haven; 2005 Richard W. Ervin Equal Justice Award; 2004 Key to the City of Panama City, Florida; 2004 Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Black Law Student Association Alumni Achievement Award; 2004 Lee County Association for Women Lawyers and the Lee County Bar Association Award for dedication to the promotion of equality in law and outstanding service as a distinguished member of the Florida judiciary; 2002 Florida Bar Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award; 2002 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Helping Hand Award; 2003 Southern Women in Public Service Pacesetter Award; 2003 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Pioneering the Future in our Community Award; 2003 Outstanding Jurist and Howard University Alumna Award; 2001 William H. Hastie Award from the National Bar Association Judicial Council; National Bar Association Presidential Achievement Award; Girl Scouts, Woman of Distinction Award, 2001; National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Jurist Award for Outstanding Leadership Achievements and Dedicated Service to the Community At Large; Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association for Service on the Bench; Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Award for Community Service and Advancement of Equal Justice Under Law; the Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Certificate for Achievement in Jurisprudence; the Fort Lauderdale High School Award for participating in the School Law Magnet Program; the Broward County School Board Appreciation Award for Inspiration and Devotion to Our Youth; Award of Distinguished Service and Continuing Commitment to the People of Florida from the Fort Lauderdale B'nai B'rith; Proclamation from the Broward Board of County Commissioners stating that February 28, 1999, as «The Honorable Peggy A. Quince Appreciation Day»; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Black Advisory Council Appreciation Award; Lakeland NAACP Award for Contribution to Civil Rights; the African - American Production Company Personal Achievement Award; Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Appreciation Award; Florida State University College of Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fame.

Mathias Jr. added, «The bill in short provides assurance to the low - income community of a meaningful commitment by our government to the principle equal justice under law.»

Applicants must possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good character; possess, and have demonstrated, a commitment to equal justice under the law; possess, and have demonstrated, outstanding legal ability and competence; indicate by demeanor, character, and personality that the applicant would exhibit judicial temperament if appointed; and be of sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform the essential duties of the office.

«Equal justice under law is not merely a caption on the facade of the Supreme Court building.

The cornerstone of the federal judiciary is the public's faith in its ability to provide «equal justice under law.»

Let's just get rid of that whole «Equal Justice Under Law» thing on the building.

At a White House forum April 17 on the state of civil legal assistance, co-hosted by LSC, President Obama said that making civil legal assistance available to low - income Americans is «central to our notion of equal justice under the law,» and pledged to be a «fierce defender and advocate» for legal services.

Equal justice under law.

I pledge that over the next two years, I will give my best efforts as chief justice to do what is right, in trying to make a difference in bringing Floridians together, to bring us closer to the ideal of equal justice under law that is inscribed over the entrance to our nation's highest court — the principles upon which the ideals of this country's democracy are based.»

But they also create a demonizing atmosphere in which it becomes hard for people unjustly accused of cybersex crimes to receive equal justice under the law.

It requires action by everyone to make the elected officials responsible for funding our courts aware that the words «equal justice under the law» can not become just another hollow slogan.

You can find similar statements in the writings of Alexander Hamilton and of James Madison, Federalist number 51 addresses this issue, I think it is a core purpose of any national government particularly in a democracy to be certain that there is equal justice under law; that the closing words of the Pledge of Allegiance «justice for all.»

In the United States, «equal justice under law» is at the very forefront of our American justice system.

The research also underscores the importance that people place on equal justice under law, considering it a right and not a privilege.

The Constitution created a government dedicated to equal justice under law.

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The session consists of Prescott, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, Phil Telfeyan of Equal Justice Under Law, and Chad Livengood from Crains» Detroit Business.

Equal justice under the law is a bedrock of our Constitution.

Regardless of your practice area, it may make you feel good to believe that your client will receive equal justice under law no matter what the demographic elements are.

Trial by jury, he asserted in the one place in our justice system that gives meaning to the words, «equal justice under the law, fair and impartial.»

Scaffidi & Associates was founded in 1985 on the simple yet vital principal that everyone, regardless of circumstance, is entitled to equal justice under the law.

The firm was founded on the principles of honesty, integrity, compassion, and with a dedication to excellence pursuing equal justice under law.

«To the Supreme Court, thank you for affirming the principle of equal justice under the law,» she said.

Ken Cross's purpose for running for president is to promote progress, enhance national security, encourage fiscal responsibility, promote fair trade practices, nurture the private enterprise system, protect the environment, promote equal justice under the law, and improve the general well - being of the citizenry of both present and future generations.

«The federal Defense of Marriage Act clearly violates the principle of equal justice under law as enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and improperly intrudes on the traditional role of states in defining marriage,» Schneiderman said in a statement.

Francesca Menes is the Florida State Coordinator for Local Progress, a network of hundreds of progressive local elected officials across the country dedicated to shared prosperity, equal justice under law, sustainable and livable cities, and good government that serves the public interest.

Ivan is the Organizing Director for Local Progress, the network of hundreds of progressive local elected officials across the country dedicated to shared prosperity, equal justice under law, sustainable and livable cities, and good government that serves the public interest.

«This is about equal justice under law.

Tarsi manages membership and programming for Local Progress, the network of hundreds of progressive local elected officials across the country dedicated to shared prosperity, equal justice under law, sustainable and livable cities, and good government that serves the public interest.

I share Attorney General Schneiderman's deeply felt belief in the power of government to help people, his commitment to equal justice under law, and his vision of a politics that is transformational and not transactional.

Everyone, regardless of their immigration status or the status of their loved ones, should have access to equal justice under the law.»

«I am confident that Ted O'Brien will continue to show the same commitment to legal excellence and equal justice under law that he has demonstrated throughout an accomplished career.

«There is a sense that equal justice under the law is no longer the rule in this country and we have to get that back.»

«I am running because I am a deep believer in the idea of equal justice under law.»

Equal Justice Under Law: «Government must treat everyone equally; neither rewarding failure nor punishing success.»

Schneiderman praised the state's district attorneys as «diligent and hardworking» but said the concept of «equal justice under the law» was at stake.

The idea of equal justice under law demands no less,» Schneiderman said.

«We all want an Attorney General who will ensure every New Yorker receives equal justice under the law.

In any case, we either all enjoy «equal justice under the law», whether male or female, and no matter how large or small, athlete or not, or we just toss the idea of equality out the window and say that it's all going to be arbitrary.

The occasion for Lincoln's declaration of implacable opposition to judicial supremacy had been a decision which, above all others, stained the Court's reputation as an institution dedicated to, as it says above the entrance to the Marble Temple in Washington, D.C., «equal justice under law.»

Not exact matches

Curiously, however, the demand for the term «social justice» did not arise until modern times, in which more complex societies operate by impersonal rules applied with equal force to all under «the rule of law.»

The reporter says that while «legal experts said the First Amendment grants Supreme Court justices, just like any other U.S. citizen, the right to speak their mind,» other experts insist that «Scalia's comments were difficult to reconcile with his judicial obligation to regard citizens of all religious persuasions — whether believer or unbeliever, Christian or non-Christian — as equals under the law.»

As for gays seeking marriage, there are many laws under which they are denied equal justice.

«It's disappointing that any candidate for Attorney General would believe that equal justice and equality under the law applies to some New York State citizens and not to all,» said Assembly Member Matt Titone (61st AD - Staten Island).