Preserve The Supreme Court Press Conference and Rally

Submitted by CAUSAoregon on July 2, 2005 - 6:39pm

The Supreme Court is the highest Court in the country – it has the final say on interpreting our Constitution and laws. Its nine Justices serve for life and the decisions they make directly influence the lives of every American. They should be fair-minded, committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Americans. Senators from both parties should be involved in selecting people for such an important office.

That’s why, when it comes to something as important as the Supreme Court, a nomination shouldn’t be made in a partisan way, but by seeking consensus across partisan lines for judges who care more about how the law affects ordinary Americans than they do about ideology.

The Oregon Coalition For A Fair And Independent Judiciary will be holding a press conference/rally to encourage Senator Smith and Senator Wyden to follow historical precedent by working in a consultative manner with President Bush to nominate and confirm consensus candidates for the Supreme Court.

Date: July 7, 2005

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Lownsdale Square (across from the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse), SW 3rd and Main, Portland

Please contact Erik Sorensen, Director of the Oregon Coalition For A Fair And Independent Judiciary with any questions at 503.789.8213 or email to: orjudicialcoalition@mail.com