Press Release

ADL Praises Supreme Court Decision in Moore v. Harper

New York, NY, June 27, 2023 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision in Moore v. Harper, a 6-3 ruling rejecting the anti-democratic independent state legislature theory. The decision is a clear victory for voters and American democracy.

“This is an important win for the ability to hold free and fair elections in our country,” said ADL Legal Affairs Chair Marjorie Zessar. “We’re proud to have led a faith-based amicus brief highlighting the importance of a robust system of checks and balances in our elections process. This is especially necessary to protect vulnerable marginalized and minority groups, including people of faith, that have throughout history relied on the balance of powers to protect them from discrimination.”

Working with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC, ADL led an amicus brief in this case, joined by The Sikh Coalition, The Union for Reform Judaism, Central Conference of American Rabbis, Women of Reform Judaism, and Men of Reform Judaism.

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.