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Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation has brought to the fore some truly dangerous arguments.
Democrat Maria Cardona, a friend and frequent TV sparring partner of mine, exclaimed on CNN: "This isn’t a moment for due process!" She followed the thinking of Benjamin Wittes, editor-in-chief of Lawfare, who wrote: "Even if (Kavanaugh) truly believes himself innocent, even if he is innocent — the better part of valor is to get out now."
Read MoreLas reacciones sobre el voto del Comité Judicial del Senado, 11-10, a favor de llevar al Senado la votación sobre la nominación del juez Brett Kavanaugh para la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos —a pesar de estar acusado de agresión sexual— no se hicieron esperar en Los Ángeles y California.
Read MoreThe effort to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court has erupted in controversy seemingly overnight. But beyond the allegations of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh, his confirmation would have significant negative effects on the University community due to the circuit judge's stances on immigration as well as voting and reproductive rights.
Read MoreA position on the Supreme Court of the United States is the highest, most prestigious, impactful legal position there is. To be one of nine people who serve for life means your life story, history, experiences, education and résumé need to be pristine and beyond reproach.
Read MorePhoenix, AZ — On Monday, September 24, 2018, Latinos for a Fair Judiciary, hosted a digital town hall that brought together Latino community leaders and subject matter experts who discussed what is at stake with the possible nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Read MoreWashington, D.C. — Mientras el Comité Judicial del Senado de EE. UU. comienza las audiencias sobre acusaciones de agresión sexual contra el candidato a la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. Brett Kavanaugh, Latinos for a Fair Judiciary (LFJ) busca llamar a la atención el impacto que su confirmación tendría sobre la comunidad latina y discutir las alegaciones y su oposición contra Kavanaugh.
Read MoreIn 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:
Read More“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.”
Phoenix, AZ — On Monday, September, 24 2018, Latinos for a Fair Judiciary, an organization dedicated to providing Latinos across the nation with a platform and voice in matters related to our nation’s judicial system, will host a live and digital town hall that will bring together Latino community leaders and subject matter experts to discuss what is at stake with the possible nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Read MoreThe media want you to believe the deck is stacked against Christine Blasey Ford and that the Senate Judiciary Committee should break its back accommodating her lawyer’s every wish to get her to testify next week — but the media have already stacked the deck against the accused, Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Read MoreWASHINGTON — El liderazgo republicano del Senado rechazó este jueves que el FBI investigue el presunto ataque sexual del juez Brett Kavanaugh, presuntamente ocurrido hace unas décadas, y exigió que su acusadora acuda a una audiencia el próximo lunes, pero la polémica en torno al nominado al Tribunal Supremo podría perjudicar a los republicanos en las urnas, afirmaron activistas.
Read MoreWashington, D.C. — As the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee begins nomination hearings on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Latinos for a Fair Judiciary (LFJ) will be hosting two key events aimed at drawing attention to the dire impact his confirmation would have on the Latino community.
Read MoreThis past weekend, yet another bombshell exploded that this White House has to deal with. President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, has been accused of sexual assault over an incident that allegedly occurred while he was in high school.
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