Justice & Court Reform
As the former chair and now ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, Congressman Johnson is the leading voice in the House on court reform -- particularly the Supreme Court. Even before the 6-3 right-wing supermajority took control of the court, Rep. Johnson proposed legislation to expand the Supreme Court (Judiciary Act); require that the justices follow a code of ethics, transparency, and recusal standards (SCERT Act); and establish term limits for justices (TERM Act). Rep. Johnson has also introduced legislation to ensure that employees of the federal judiciary have strong statutory rights and protections against discrimination and workplace misconduct (JAA).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, asked a crucial question of Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz on whether his office would look into any criminal referrals from the pending lawsuit against Donald Trump brought by the New York Attorney General. Below is a transcript and video link of the exchange:
Rep. Johnson's Statement & Questions of DOJ IG in Judiciary Hearing: https://youtu.be/eEuaVIdl6OU
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement to recognize Juneteenth:
"Today, we celebrate the African-American community and commemorate Juneteenth.
"This Juneteenth marks the 153rd celebration of the ending of slavery in this nation, and since then we have made significant strides in the expansion of civil rights. We have outlawed segregation, integrated our schools and done important work to increase access to the polls.
"Nonetheless, even 153 years later, America and her laws remain prejudiced.
By: Bode Brooks
Lawmakers representing Georgia on Capitol Hill had much to say following the summit held in Singapore between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-Un. The two concluded the summit on Tuesday by signing a document reaffirming North Korea's commitment to de-nuclearization and pledging "security guarantees" to North Korea by the US. WSB spoke with two Georgia lawmakers about their reactions from the historic summit.
The Lawsuits Allege Congressional Districts Violate the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) blasted Republicans and the Trump Administration as their repeal of the vital Net Neutrality protections that safeguard the free and open Internet went into effect. This massive giveaway to big corporate interests will saddle Georgia consumers with higher costs and less choice, throttle competition and punish small businesses.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) blasted Republicans' attacks on health insurance protections for people with pre-existing conditions, as the Trump Administration announced it will argue in court that the Affordable Care Act's provisions preventing insurance companies from denying coverage or charging more for pre-existing conditions should be struck down.
Today, many in our nation feel divided, angry and uncertain.
But this Memorial Day weekend it's important to remember that soldiers are not divided between Democrats and Republicans or liberals and conservatives — soldiers are American, as we are all Americans.
They put their country before themselves and if necessary give their lives in the name of our freedom.
By: Tamar Hallerman and Greg Bluestein
Unclear at the moment is whether the court's ruling will resuscitate GOP efforts to advance a federal "religious liberty" bill in Congress. A previous version of the legislation, which would bar the federal government from penalizing people, groups or businesses that believe marriage should be between one man and one woman, had the support of all 12 of the state's GOP members of Congress.
On yesterday, the same day that the NFL announced that it would penalize players for taking a knee during the national anthem, a video surfaced showing Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown being mistreated by Milwaukee police officers.
The Milwaukee Bucks front office issued a remarkably blunt and honest statement condemning the police misconduct while voicing support for its player.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) – ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet – participated in a House Judiciary Democrats news conference to release a new letter to President Donald Trump regarding his reluctance to sit with the Special Counsel for an interview, and raise other concerns related to the current culture of corruption within the Trump Administration.