LULAC, MALDEF, MANA-A National Latina Organization, Mi Familia Vota, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, and Voto Latino Call on Judge Kavanaugh to Withdraw his Nomination

For Immediate Release: September 26, 2018


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LULAC, MALDEF, MANA-A National Latina Organization, 

Mi Familia Vota, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, and Voto Latino Call on Judge Kavanaugh to Withdraw his Nomination

Latino leaders stand with survivors

In the wake of Dr. Blasey Ford’s and Deborah Ramirez’s credible allegations and Julie Swetnick’s latest allegations, Latinos for a Fair Judiciary partners, listed below, issued the following statement:

“The recent allegations of sexual assault brought forward by (at least) two credible and brave women have underscored what we already know: Brett Kavanaugh has no business being on the Supreme Court of the United States. We call on Judge Kavanaugh to do the right thing and withdraw his nomination immediately, and we share this call with the 73% of Latino voters that also believe he needs to withdraw (NALEO/Latino Decisions tracking poll). We demand a fair, nonpartisan FBI investigation that values and preserves the promise of justice for all survivors.” 

“We have had serious concerns about Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination from the beginning. If confirmed to the Supreme Court, he will not protect immigrant rights, he will not preserve healthcare, and he will not protect access to reproductive care. Judge Kavanaugh’s views put the civil rights of Latinos and every American at stake, and the sexual misconduct allegations make it inconceivable that he serve on our nation’s highest court.”  

“1 in 3 women are survivors of sexual assault or violence, and many of those women will not come forward for fear of shame, not being believed, or being revictimized. We stand in solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez and Julie Swetnick and commend them for bravely sharing their stories. Judge Kavanaugh must step down immediately.” 

The list of organizations signing this statement is below and will be updated here:

Domestic Violence Law Clinic, University of Arizona James E Rogers College of Law

LULAC

MALDEF

MANA, A National Latina Organization

Mi Familia Vota

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

Voto Latino

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Latinos for a Fair Judiciary (LFJ) provides Latino leaders across the nation a platform and voice in matters related to our nation’s judicial system. LFJ is an unaffiliated, non-partisan, independent network of elected officials, legal, civil rights, labor, academic and political leaders who care deeply about the impact that the Supreme Court has on the Latino community. Our mission is to raise public awareness around the pressing legal issues Latinos are facing and call attention to the significance of the Supreme Court.

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