AFP-KS Find out how SCR 1611 helps us have an impartial court!
Taking Action Today, Making a Better Tomorrow
Lawyers already get to vote on our Kansas Supreme Court- shouldn’t you get a vote too? Commit to support SCR 1611- restoring every citizen's trust in the legal system. Check out some of the top reasons below that giving every voter a voice will lead to a better system:
- Minimizing Political Influence: We seek to reduce political control over judicial appointments, fostering an environment of impartiality and independence.
- Ending Favoritism in Judicial Appointments: We call for the removal of systems that allow justices to time their retirements to align with preferred governors and commissions, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection process.
- Increased Accountability: Judges elected directly by the people are more likely to be accountable to the public, ensuring that their decisions reflect the values and priorities of the community they serve.
- Enhanced Transparency: The process of direct elections is more transparent, allowing voters to have a clear understanding of the candidates' qualifications, judicial philosophy, and track record.
- Empowering Voters: Direct elections empower voters by giving them a direct voice in the selection of their judiciary, fostering greater civic engagement and trust in the judicial system.
- Promoting Fairness: A judiciary selected through direct elections is more likely to be perceived as fair and impartial, strengthening public confidence in the legal system.
By signing this pledge, you join us in championing a judiciary that prioritizes impartiality, accountability, and fairness. Together, let's build a future where judicial selection works for every Kansan.