Entities

The ABA Justice Center is made up of four distinct entities which work together on issues of import to judges and the justice system as a whole.

Coalition for Justice

The Coalition for Justice helps to coordinate the ABA Justice Initiatives Programs, encouraging access, raising public awareness and developing public/bar partnerships with national organizations and federal agencies on justice system issues. Coalition members include not only bar leaders, but also officials from public interest, business, media and senior citizens organizations. Website

Judicial Division

The ABA Judicial Division is recognized as the voice of judges in the United States.  Committed to the fundamental principles of the American system of justice, the Division works to enhance public trust and confidence in the judiciary and the system.  The Division supports the integrity and professionalism of judges, and relies on the unified work of its Conferences to build respect for the law and provide judicial perspectives on issues affecting the justice system.  The ABA, other legal organizations and the legal profession generally rely on the Division's guidance, and seek its participation in the formation of policies that affect the courts and the administration of justice.  The Division works to help the courts reflect the nation's diversity. Website

Standing Committee on Federal Judicial Improvements

It is the mission of the Standing Committee on Federal Judicial Improvements to: (1) coordinate activities within the Association relating to improvements in the federal judicial system; (2) maintain effective liaison with other institutions working on judicial reform and with the federal judiciary and other appropriate government officials; and (3) study and make recommendations for improving the federal judicial system. Website

Standing Committee on Judicial Independence

The Standing Committee on Judicial Independence shall: (1) assist courts, administrative judiciaries and state, local and territorial bar associations in considering and effectuating responses to infringement of judicial independence; (2) encourage public awareness and appreciation of the importance of judicial independence and merit selection to the American judicial system and the rule of law; (3) make recommendations on ways to improve and enhance the institutional independence and efficiency of state, territorial and local judiciaries and encourage appropriate accountability to enhance judicial independence and the efficient administration of justice; and (4) act as a clearinghouse for the Association's activities dealing with the judicial independence of state, local and administrative judiciaries. Website