The National Urban League, National Action Network, NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation urge citizens to contact senators.
A coalition of civil
rights groups today released the following statement in response to
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s pending retirement:
“The only just and
responsible option for the U.S. Senate at this moment is to delay any
vote on confirming a replacement for Justice Kennedy until after a new
Congress is seated.
“This is an extraordinary
time in American history, which calls for extraordinary measures. The
Senate is divided by a single vote. The need for a strong system of
checks and balances has seldom been greater.
“During this time of
escalating crises, citizens must have the opportunity to decide who will
advise and consent to the nominee of a deeply divisive Chief Executive.
“We call upon all
citizens of good conscience to contact their U.S. Senators at (202)
224-3121 and demand that the incoming Senate be given the opportunity to
vote on confirmation of the next Supreme Court justice.”
Source: Mercury
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