Civil and Human Rights Coalition Applauds Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch’s Senate Hearing Testimony

WASHINGTON – Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement praising Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch’s testimony during the first day of her confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee:

“Loretta Lynch’s testimony today once again demonstrated the impeccable record, unwavering commitment to public service, and thoughtful consideration of the issues that makes her highly qualified to serve as our next Attorney General.

Her pledge to be an independent Attorney General to ‘protect and defend our Constitution, to safeguard our people, and to stand as the leader and public servant that they deserve’ shows the approach she will take to uphold the law for all Americans.

As a U.S. Attorney who has already been confirmed twice by the Senate, Lynch has proven herself to be a stalwart defender of civil and human rights. During her tenure, Lynch has demonstrated that she prioritizes confronting hate crimes, combatting human trafficking, ensuring equal opportunity, and defending the rights of victims of police brutality. And, once confirmed, Lynch will make history as the first African-American woman to serve as Attorney General.

We urge Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley and the rest of the Judiciary Committee to expeditiously advance this historic nomination, and are confident that Lynch will serve both the Department of Justice and our country well.”

Wade Henderson is the president and CEO 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.