John -
On January 26, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he would retire at the end of his term.
This will be President Biden’s first chance to nominate a justice to the highest court in the country. His choice could influence the legacy of his presidency and the still lacking diversity of the Court for decades to come.
The Supreme Court is increasingly taking on cases with climate implications: from reviewing Republican challenges to the Clean Air Act, the status of oil and gas leasing, the EPA’s ability to curb carbon pollution, and more. It’s crucial that President Biden put forward a Black woman nominee who will prioritize climate justice and not give in to corporations and Big Oil.
John, this is a huge opportunity we don’t get often, and we need to seize the moment. Will you add your name to our urgent petition demanding President Biden nominate a climate champion to the Supreme Court?
In a press conference, President Biden affirmed that he is committed to keeping his promise to put the first Black woman on the Supreme Court — a historic step towards a more equitable court when 108 of the 115 justices to serve on the Court have been white men.
With the ability for justices to serve life terms and a 50-50 split in the Senate, we don’t know if President Biden will get another chance to appoint a nominee to SCOTUS.
President Biden must meet this moment by nominating a Black woman and climate champion as soon as possible, and the Senate must confirm them expeditiously — there’s too much at stake to wait.
Will you add your name telling President Biden to nominate a Black woman climate champion to the Supreme Court? The future of our climate is on the line.
In solidarity,
Emily Southard
Associate Director, Campaigns & Mobilizations
350.org
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