The Brennan Center for Justice and Justice at Stake filed an amicus brief this week in support of a petition asking the Arizona Supreme Court to overturn a law that changes the selection process for judicial candidates.

A military judge found Bradley Manning guilty of violating the Espionage Act but acquitted him on the more serious charge of “aiding the enemy.” Manning already has pled guilty to some charges, for which he faces up to 20 years in prison.

In a friend-of-the-court brief, the Brennan Center explained how striking down aggregate contribution limits would allow wealthy donors unfettered access to and influence over elected officials, mirroring the pattern of donations to Super PACs.

Judicial vacancies have remained uniquely high throughout Barack Obama’s presidency, creating unprecedented workloads for sitting district court judges and denying justice to millions of Americans. The president and Senate must find a way to fill these crucial seats.