To: Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee: Begin hearings on federal judge appointee Abid Qureshi
Senators, it is your job to hold confirmation hearing on presidential nominations to federal courts. At a time when anti-Muslim sentiment and xenophobia are at an all-time high, you have an opportunity to prove that your body does not reflect the bigotry of Donald Trump. Begin hearings for Abid Qureshi immediately and then bring his nomination forward for a speedy up-or-down vote.
Why is this important?
On Tuesday, September 6, President Obama nominated Abid Qureshi to fill a seat on the U.S. District Court. Despite the historic nomination of a Pakistani-American and Muslim to the federal judiciary, there are signs the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee may not even begin to hold hearings on his confirmation. [1]
At a time when the a leading nominee for president is spewing anti-Muslim and xenophobic rhetoric, it is time for our leaders to show they don’t stand with the divisiveness of the Trump campaign. The Senate Judiciary Committee should immediately begin holding hearings for Abid Qureshi, a well-qualified attorney, and confirm his nomination to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Source:
1. “Barack Obama Just Nominated A Muslim To Be A Federal Judge. That’s A First.” The Huffington Post, September 6, 2016 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-muslim-federal-judge_us_57cf2cfbe4b03d2d45970d3a
At a time when the a leading nominee for president is spewing anti-Muslim and xenophobic rhetoric, it is time for our leaders to show they don’t stand with the divisiveness of the Trump campaign. The Senate Judiciary Committee should immediately begin holding hearings for Abid Qureshi, a well-qualified attorney, and confirm his nomination to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Source:
1. “Barack Obama Just Nominated A Muslim To Be A Federal Judge. That’s A First.” The Huffington Post, September 6, 2016 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-muslim-federal-judge_us_57cf2cfbe4b03d2d45970d3a