Latinos for a Fair Judiciary Highlights Double Standard Between Sotomayor and Kavanaugh Nomination Hearings
Washington, D.C. — Today, Latinos for a Fair Judiciary released a video comparison of the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh highlighting the hypocrisy of certain U.S. Senators. In 2009, Republican senators demanded Sotomayor’s nomination process be fair and thorough, even calling the process “rigged and rushed.” Those who opposed Sotomayor’s nomination looked beyond her judicial record, twisted and misrepresented speeches she made, and denigrated her Latino identity.
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Hispanic Caucus strongly opposes Kavanaugh’s nomination, Sept. 10, 2018
The nomination of Donald Trump's favorite to fill the vacancy in the U.S. Supreme Court has unleashed one of the greatest waves of discontent and opposition in the confirmation process.
After the inauguration of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's hearings was marked by opposition and contempt of Democratic members in the Committee, the Hispanic Caucus in Congress has added its voice to strongly oppose the possible confirmation of a judge recognized for his anti-immigrant and radically conservative positions.
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Latino Leaders Rally and Protest Over Deep Concerns About Judge Kavanaugh’s Nomination and its Impact on the Latino Community
Washington, D.C. — This week, as the Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh the U.S. Supreme Court, Latinos for a Fair Judiciary (LFJ) mobilized Latino voices to highlight Kavanaugh’s troubling record on immigration, voting rights, racial justice, and other issues critical to the future of the Latino community.
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Senator causes stir with ‘confidential’ email at Kavanaugh hearing
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced a final barrage of pointed questions from Democrats on Thursday as his confirmation hearing devolved into heated exchanges among lawmakers over .......We hope you appreciate our content. Subscribe today to continue reading this story, and all of our stories.
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Hispanic Caucus joins critics calling Kavanaugh a potential ‘disaster’
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus added its voice Thursday to the chorus of groups criticizing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who caucus members said would be a disaster for Latinos and the nation as a whole.
The criticism came as the Senate Judiciary Committee ground into its third day of grilling Kavanaugh, whose nomination has drawn a steady stream of opposition both inside and outside the hearing room.
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Why do I want want my Senate colleagues to reject Brett Kavanaugh? It's simple
President Donald Trump thinks he is above the law, and it just so happens that his pick for the Supreme Court agrees.
That’s dangerous for our democracy.
The United States Senate should reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination.
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Juez Kavanaugh asegura que “nadie está por encima de la ley” y defiende independencia jurídica
WASHINGTON— El juez conservador Brett Kavanaugh defendió este miércoles su independencia jurídica y aseguró que “nadie está por encima de la ley”, pero evadió preguntas “hipotéticas” sobre los poderes ejecutivos, mientras decenas de manifestantes interrumpieron el proceso por segundo día consecutivo para impedir su pase al Tribunal Supremo.
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MALDEF Opposes Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court
Commentary: Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), issued the following statement today opposing the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court:
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Opuestos a nominación del Juez Kavanaugh
Washington, DC – El pasado viernes un grupo de líderes latinos hicieron el lanzamiento oficial de “Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary”, una red de latinos que forman parte de la comunidad legal, los derechos civiles, comité de trabajadores, el gremio académico y oficial, comprometidos en crear conciencia en el impacto que las cortes federales y jueces tienen en la comunidad latina.
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Activistas urgen al Senado que rechace la confirmación del juez Brett Kavanaugh en el Tribunal Supremo
WASHINGTON— Con rosas blancas y canciones de cuna, decenas de activistas de la comunidad inmigrante realizaron este viernes una protesta frente al Tribunal Supremo para urgir al Senado a que rechace la confirmación del juez conservador, Brett Kavanaugh, al advertir de que este no defenderá los derechos constitucionales de los niños y familias en centros de detención.
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