The Judicial Selection Project is about research and education. The Project educates the federal judiciary about tribal issues; to educate tribal leaders about the federal judiciary and the judicial nomination process; and to reach out to elected officials and the public at large about the need for judges in the federal courts who understand the unique legal status of Indian and Alaska Native tribes.
The research objective of the Project evaluates the records of judicial nominees on their knowledge of Indian issues. The analysis and conclusions are shared with tribal leaders and federal decision-makers to inform their decision to support or oppose a particular nomination.
The Project works with the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to ensure that all nominees are asked about their experience with Indian tribes and their understanding of federal Indian law during confirmation proceedings.
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