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This morning the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Lawrence VanDyke's #TrumpJudge nom. We must #StopVanDyke b/c "confirming him to the #NinthCircuit would be a severe blow to the rights of millions." #CourtsMatter pfaw.org/press-releases…
We wrote to SJC on Nov 13 to make our #StopVanDyke #CourtsMatter case: "Although nominated to a seat designated for a Nevadan, VanDyke’s connections to the state are sparse. He has been found unqualified by the ABA. He has worked as a culture warrior." bit.ly/StopVanDyke
The ABA found VanDyke unqualified not once but TWICE: "Because the first review found him unqualified, the committee directed a former chair to conduct a supplemental review to ensure fairness. The results were the same." #StopVanDyke #CourtsMatter bit.ly/StopVanDyke
Trump selected "a nominee with so few ties to Nevada that @SenJackyRosen @SenCortezMasto consider him 'an outside political operative.'" #StopVanDyke #CourtsMatter cc @Jorge_Silva bit.ly/StopVanDyke
@SenJackyRosen @SenCortezMasto @Jorge_Silva VanDyke's narrow-minded elitist record shows hostility to the environment, workers' rights, repro rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and more #StopVanDyke #CourtsMatter
@SenJackyRosen @SenCortezMasto @Jorge_Silva And on gun violence prevention: "The way he approached the NRA questionnaire revealed how he would use his position. He clearly signaled his agreement with their agenda" #StopVanDyke #CourtsMatter bit.ly/StopVanDyke
@SenJackyRosen @SenCortezMasto @Jorge_Silva We urge all senators to oppose VanDyke’s nomination to a lifetime seat on the #NinthCircuit. Watch live NOW! #StopVanDyke #CourtsMatter judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/11/21…
@SenJackyRosen @SenCortezMasto @Jorge_Silva #TrumpJudge Patrick Bumatay is also up for a vote RIGHT NOW. Senators must stop him, too. #StopBumatay #CourtsMatter bit.ly/StopBumatay
@SenJackyRosen @SenCortezMasto @Jorge_Silva SJC just voted to advance the VanDyke and Bumatay #TrumpJudge #NinthCircuit noms. Call 202-224-3121 NOW and tell your senators to #StopVanDyke #StopBumatay on the floor b/c #CourtsMatter.

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bit.ly/StopBumatay
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