Voices for Justice
Every person deserves a fair trial, but without diverse jury pools, justice is at risk. Right now, financial, logistical, and systemic barriers prevent too many people, especially from underrepresented communities, from serving on juries. That means our courts don’t always reflect the voices and experiences of the people they serve.
We are working to change that.
The Voices for Justice initiative, spearheaded by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) in partnership with the Committee of Seventy, Ceiba, and Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, aims to strengthen civic engagement and ensure fair representation in the jury system.
Focusing on the nine counties within the EDPA Federal District Court—Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia—this initiative is working to:
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Break down barriers that keep people from serving on juries, including financial and logistical challenges.
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Educate communities on why jury duty is essential for justice
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Ensure diverse representation in jury pools across our region
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