More Secrecy and Evasion Proves Need to Halt Kavanaugh’s Nomination

WASHINGTON – Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement following the news of sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh:

“Kavanaugh is being considered for a lifetime position on the Supreme Court. The sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh is the latest cause for alarm and must be taken seriously, while respecting the privacy, rights, and decisions of the survivor.

But instead of taking the time needed to carefully vet Brett Kavanaugh, time and again, Chairman Grassley and Senate Republicans have broken their own rules and disregarded bipartisan traditions to willfully hide crucial pieces of his troubling record. Their shameful tactics make clear they are intent on simply rushing through this nominee.

“Once cast, senators cannot take back their vote. They need to be sure they have Kavanaugh’s full record before they proceed on his nomination to the Supreme Court.”

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is 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 member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.