Friend,
For years, Donald Trump – aided by Senator Mitch McConnell – stacked our federal courts (and the Supreme Court) with far-right ideologues that they knew would rubberstamp their extremist agenda.
Throughout that time and ever since, we’ve experienced the consequences of these right-wing nominations: erosion of our fundamental rights and freedoms and rulings that favor corporations, the wealthy, and well-connected – while running roughshod over everyday Americans.
We knew that to overcome these setbacks, it was urgent that President Biden nominate fair-minded judges to fill vacancies across the judiciary, and thankfully he’s made incredible progress: confirming more than 175 federal judges to lifetime seats on the bench.
While we celebrate the progress made so far, we must continue to push for more confirmations to fill the vacancies across the judiciary. This is why I am reaching out to urge you to take action and sign our petition calling on President Biden to prioritize judicial confirmations during his upcoming State of the Union address. >>
The State of the Union presents a crucial opportunity for President Biden to emphasize the importance of a fully functioning judiciary in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of all Americans. As People For president Svante Myrick put it in a recent op-ed:
“The justice system isn’t simple or easy to talk about. But President Biden understands the importance of the courts in our daily lives, which is why he has invested so much of his administration’s efforts in filling the courts with exceptional judges. The State of the Union gives him a chance to speak movingly about courts and the difference he has made — and hopes to continue to make — through his judicial appointments.”
By urging President Biden to highlight the need for more confirmations, we can ensure that this issue remains at the forefront of the national conversation and that the Senate is compelled to take swift action.
Your support in signing this petition will send a powerful message to President Biden and lawmakers that the American people are committed to a fair and impartial judiciary. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our courts reflect the diversity and values of our nation.
Thanks for all that you do to restore balance and integrity to our federal judiciary.
– People For the American Way
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[1] "OP-ED: President Biden deserves a well-earned victory lap on judges" The Hill, 2/12/24
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