Civil and Human Rights Coalition Applauds Confirmation of Pamela Harris to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Washington, D.C. – Nancy Zirkin, executive vice president of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Pamela Harris to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit:

“Today, the Senate confirmed an extraordinarily gifted nominee to the Fourth Circuit. At every stage in her career, Pamela Harris has distinguished herself through her outstanding intellectual credentials, her independence of thought, and her strong respect for the rule of law.

Harris has established herself beyond question as qualified and ready to serve on the court. Her integrity and commitment to excellence in public service, the private sector, and academia has earned the support of a diverse group of attorneys in the legal community and people across the political spectrum. The Fourth Circuit and the country will benefit greatly from Harris’ confirmation and we’re proud to have supported her nomination.”

Nancy Zirkin is the executive vice president of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference works toward an America as good as its ideals. For more information on The Leadership Conference and its 200-plus member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.