As a second Trump administration approaches, we’re running out of time to confirm as many federal judges as possible to provide a check on his presidential power and curb his stated policy priorities.
There are 40 federal judicial vacancies and 16 nominations before the Senate right now—as our civil rights hang in the balance, take action now!
Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) stood with allies last night on the steps of the high court in Washington, D.C. In a statement to ESSENCE, she said this nomination could put women’s health, equality, dignity, and even lives on the line. “It will shift the balance of the Court, and could roll back rights for an entire generation.” Calling Judge Kavanaugh “dangerous for women” the attorney noted that he has voted against women’s constitutional rights, including approving the Trump Administration blocking a young immigrant woman from obtaining an abortion. “This appalling opinion was Kavanaugh’s audition for the Supreme Court. After showing his hostility to abortion, he was added to Trump’s shortlist.”
