Racial Justice Statements from the Courts (2020)

After the killing of George Floyd and the national outpouring calling for racial justice in America, many courts issued statements. SRLN is aware of the following. If your state or local court has issued a statement, please send the hyperlink to [email protected].

Alaska

Supreme Court Statement

California

Chief Justice's Statement

Hawaii

Chief Justice's Statement

Indiana

Chief Justice's Statement - this includes a link to a public feedback page

Illinois

Press Release from the Supreme Court

Kentucky

Chief Justice Remarks

Louisiana

Chief Justice's Statement

Maryland

Chief Justice's Statement

Massachusetts

Supreme Court Statement

New Jersey

Supreme Court Statement

New York

Chief Justice Announces Independent Review of Court System Policies, Practices and Initiatives

North Carolina

Chief Justice's Statement

Oregon

Supreme Court Statement

Tennessee

Supreme Court Statement

Utah

Municipal Court Standing Order

Virginia

Supreme Court Statement

Washington

Supreme Court Statement

District of Columbia

Chief Judge's Video Statement