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New Chief Justice?
Roberts?
Date: 9/14/2005 7:30:54 PM ( 19 y ) ... viewed 931 times People for the American Way:
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An Administration Sworn to Secrecy,
A Nominee Dedicated to Evasion
Nominated to Chief Justice, John Roberts would leave President Bush’s indelible stamp on justice for decades, if confirmed. Yet despite the increased importance of the position to which Roberts has been nominated, the Bush administration maintains its steadfast refusal to provide key information about what kind of justice Roberts will bring to the Court.
Read our latest memo on this secrecy
What a double-vacancy means and why the Chief Justice vacancy raises the stakes
Tell your senators that Roberts is the wrong man for Chief Justice
Learn more about John Roberts
House Passes Hate Crimes Legislation
The House of Representatives has just passed hate crimes legislation. Among other things, the legislation expands the definition of hate crimes to include those motivated by gender, gender identity, disability, and sexua| orientation. PFAW supports this legislation and supports a similar bill in the Senate which currently has 44 cosponsors. Read the letter PFAW sent to House members to encourage this outcome.
In Their Own Words
Roberts Dodges as Right Wing Cheers
After listening Monday to the opening statements of some Republicans on the Senate Judiciary – who urged him to “decline to answer” as many questions as possible – John Roberts appears to have taken their advice to heart. While his responses created the illusion of candor and the appearance of being open, he refused to answer specific questions more than twenty-five times, referring vaguely to issues which might be related to cases which may come before the court at some future time.
News From the Right
September 13, 2005
Board Members Resign for National Black Republican Association
The Washington Times reports a “major shake-up” at the newly formed National Black Republican Association, with six-out-of-ten board members having recently resigned. “If you guys decide to formulate another organization based on actually helping our people, let me know,” said Rev. Eric Wallace, a candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor.
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