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July 29, 2005

Roberts on civil rights

From the Associated Press:

Depending on the Senate Democrat, Supreme Court nominee John Roberts has a questionable commitment to civil rights or is an outstanding nominee who pledges not to be an activist justice.

Criticism from Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., was the toughest talk yet from Senate Democrats about President Bush's first pick for the high court, who was continuing meetings with lawmakers on Friday.

A review of paperwork Roberts drafted while he worked at the Justice Department and White House counsel's office during the Reagan administration "certainly raise some questions in my mind about his commitment" to civil rights in general, Kennedy said Thursday.

Just something to think about…

 


Posted by Jessica at July 29, 2005 6:21 AM

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