NASW Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Be Next U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Due to Judge
This is a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land. Kavanaugh's appointment would create an imbalance of judicial philosophy at a time when the court seems to be reneging on protecting the rights of vulnerable and underrepresented Americans.
NASW is particularly concerned that in past decisions as a justice on the
For example, in a recent case where an adolescent immigrant woman who was in detention sought to exercise her right to obtain a legal abortion, Kavanaugh sought to prevent her access to abortion care. His flawed reasoning was that by allowing the young woman to obtain an abortion, the court was creating a "new right" for immigrants in custody by permitting them 'to obtain immediate abortion on demand."
NASW is also deeply disturbed Kavanaugh was against court rulings that supported the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. To us it is unconscionable that a Justice on the
In addition, Kavanaugh has:
* Claimed the
* Routinely decided in favor of the rich and powerful against powerless Americans
* Opposed workforce safety initiatives
* Opposed LGBTQ equality
* Ruled against as against consumer rights
* Opposed environment justice initiatives and environmental protections
* Showed disdain for workers' rights
Ending gun violence is also a high priority for NASW. Unfortunately, Judge
The selection of a nominee for a lifetime seat on the
Therefore, NASW cannot not sit idly by when the next appointment to the next
NASW views this nomination as a part of a long struggle that we and many other Americans who are committed to equality and human rights must undertake.
We will continue to express concern - and even outrage - when there are threats to the American value of caring about the least of us. America needs
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