Senate Judiciary Republicans Advance ‘Crusading Ideologue’ Brasher

WASHINGTON – Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Andrew Brasher for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama:

“Mr. Brasher is a crusading ideologue who has advanced right-wing causes and special interests throughout his career. He has attempted to restrict voting rights, LGBTQ equality, reproductive freedom, environmental protection, and other critical civil and human rights. He does not possess the neutrality and fair-mindedness necessary to serve in a lifetime position as a federal judge, and the Senate should oppose his confirmation.”

The Leadership Conference sent a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing Andrew Brasher.

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.