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President Trump is set to announce his nomination to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg today.

Last night, our board of directors adopted a resolution urging the Senate to delay a vote on the Supreme Court nomination until after the next president is inaugurated.
This isn't about any particular nominee, but the Senate's process to assess a nominee for confirmation. Here's why.
Any Supreme Court Justice will have a lasting impact on civil rights and liberties for decades. An adequate vetting process of a nominee requires time and careful deliberation.

Under the circumstances, that cannot be accomplished before the election.
Four years ago, the Senate majority said that if a vacancy occurs in the last year of a President's term, they should not vote on it, but "let the people decide."

They should be held to their word.
Rushing the Supreme Court Justice nomination process could threaten the legitimacy of the Court's crucial role in our democratic system.

Join us. Tell your Senator to delay the vote. action.aclu.org/send-message/s…

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