Federal courts have a strict interpretation of legal standing that prevents individuals from a large group that suffers harm, such as taxpayers or victims of widespread police oppression, from pursuing justice in the courts. Systematically cutting these groups off from judicial justice is an unacceptable violation of their rights.

As elected officials, you can protect access to state courts by introducing the Constitutional Rights Protection Act in your state legislatures.

Alison Gill is a nationally recognized expert in civil rights law, LGBTQ+ law, and state advocacy. She manages American Atheists’ federal and state advocacy for religious equality and litigation activities to protect the separation of religion and government.

The Constitutional Rights Protection Act