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National Urban League Commends Filibuster Effort; Calls On Senate to Reject Nomination of Samuel Alito to The U.S. Supreme Court
January 31, 2006"The following was released today by the National Urban League:
Today's vote on the filibuster of the nomination of Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court was a critical moment in our history.
Throughout his career, Judge Alito has interpreted the Constitution and laws in a manner that narrowly constricts or denies civil rights, voting rights, economic opportunity, and social justice. Judge Alito's record and his failure to fully answer questions during his hearings leave little doubt that, if elevated to the Supreme Court, he will drastically and dangerously shift the Court in the wrong direction." [Read more]