People For Supporter –
Fresh off the smear campaign attempting to sink Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, the Far Right has a new target: Nancy Abudu, President Biden’s nominee for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Abudu – whose confirmation hearing is this Wednesday – is facing attacks from multiple far-right organizations and pundits, attempting to portray her legal career of advocating for the right to vote as a bad thing! A recent op-ed from the far-right Judicial Crisis Network blasts Nancy Abudu’s work with the American Civil Liberty Union’s Voting Rights Project where she challenged legislation in multiple states that restricted the freedom to vote. It's important to note, that the all-important Eleventh Circuit that Abudu has been nominated to serve on includes Florida, Georgia, and Alabama – states with a long history of voter suppression.
The Far Right is so opposed to Abudu that they’ve been flooding Senate offices with messages to oppose her nomination. For example, the Family Research Council alone has already reported more than 150,000 messages! But with voting rights under attack like never before (and a narrowly divided Senate), it’s vital that we counter their efforts, so we don’t lose a single vote in favor of her confirmation!
When confirmed, Nancy Abudu would be the first Black woman ever to serve on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. A child of immigrants, Abudu’s legal career has been devoted to upholding the rights of ALL, not just the wealthy and well-connected.
In addition to her work defending voting rights, Nancy Abudu has also fought for immigrants' rights, criminal justice reform, children's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Given her sterling legal credentials and deep commitment to civil rights, it’s clear to see why those on the extreme right are eager to sink her nomination.
With your support and advocacy, we can continue to make history and undo the harm caused to our federal judiciary by the Trump administration. Thanks – as always – for all that you do.
In solidarity,
– Ben Jealous, People For the American Way
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