John,
With the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, President Biden will make his first nomination to the Supreme Court.
Since the creation of the Supreme Court in 1789, America has had 115 justices, and 108 have been white men.
Having a diverse Supreme Court is crucial for promoting a justice system that is fair, especially as they rule on topics and cases ranging from abortion to affirmative action.
In 2016, Justice Sotomayor perfectly stated why the Supreme Court will benefit from more diversity saying, "A different perspective can permit you to more fully understand the arguments that are before you and help you articulate your position in a way that everyone will understand."
A justice who comes from and is committed to the complete inclusion and empowerment of our country’s growing communities of color -- whose very presence will help correct the centuries-old gender and racial imbalance on the court will be an enormous addition to the court.
While Justice Breyer's departure now gives President Biden an opportunity to follow through on his promise to appoint the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, as representative Cori Bush perfectly stated "identity is important but it is not enough."
Please stand with DFA as we urge President Biden to nominate a progressive Black woman to the Supreme Court.
With several extremely important issues pending before the Supreme Court, including cases on abortion rights, affirmative action, and voting rights we need to make sure that President Biden acts quickly and puts forth a nominee who brings inclusivity to the Court and helps ensure a well-rounded and thorough understanding of the docket before it.
It is critically important that President Biden swiftly nominate a strong, progressive Black woman who can lead the Supreme Court and our country in a new direction.
Please sign the petition urging President Biden to nominate a progressive Black woman to the Supreme Court.
Thank you for taking action,
- Tre
Tre Graves
Digital Organizing Coordinator
Democracy for America
