Senators Must Take Christine Blasey Ford’s Courageous Testimony Seriously

WASHINGTON – Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s sworn testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on her sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh:

“We thank Dr. Christine Blasey Ford for her courage in testifying at today’s hearing. Her sworn testimony further strengthens the credibility of her sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. Her testimony underscores the absolute necessity for an FBI investigation into all sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh. Unless and until that investigation happens, senators must immediately halt this nomination process.”

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.