NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE SAMUEL A. ALITO, JR.

The National Women’s Political Caucus Board has voted unanimously to oppose the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

We believe that there is clear and unambiguous evidence that Judge Alito would not maintain the delicate balance that Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has brought to the court.  Judge Alito has plainly stated in writing that he believes the Constitution does not protect abortion rights; we are deeply concerned that this position will lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  This is unacceptable.

A review of his judicial record raises serious concerns about Judge Alito’s views on affirmative action, gender discrimination and worker’s rights.  We believe Judge Alito’s decisions reflect hostility to women and minorities and, as an organization whose mission includes fighting discrimination, we simply cannot stand by quietly and allow this nomination to go forward. To do so would be to turn our backs on the progress on equal rights this nation has made over the last 50 years. 

The Caucus strongly believes that after an independent review of Judge Alito’s record, and thorough and vigorous questioning of the nominee, reasonable Senators will reach the appropriate conclusion and oppose the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito to the Supreme Court.

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