All posts tagged "confirmation hearings"
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Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to be elevated to the...
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John Cornyn Grills Ketanji Brown Jackson Over Gay Marriage
The Texas senator decries judicial activism, citing the 2015 Supreme Court decision overturning state bans on same-sex marriages.
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Rand Paul attacks Rachel Levine over supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth
Senator repeats right-wing talking points objecting to hormonal and surgical interventions for trans youth
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Merrick Garland: “It is the job of the Justice Department to stop” anti-trans hate crimes
Biden's nominee for Attorney General commits to dedicating resources to stop anti-trans violence and discrimination
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Senate committee approves Pete Buttigieg’s nomination for transportation secretary
Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is on track to become the first out LGBTQ cabinet member confirmed by the Senate
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Amy Coney Barrett calls sexual orientation a “preference,” then apologizes for it
Amy Coney Barrett calls sexual orientation a "preference" during hearing, but later apologizes for it.
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Pete Buttigieg gives incredible response to Amy Coney Barrett’s opening statement
Buttigieg said Barrett delivered a "pathway to judicial activism cloaked in judicial humility"
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Kavanaugh dodges questions on LGBTQ rights in confirmation hearings
Equality advocates outline their objections and major concerns should Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed to the Supreme Court
