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WASHINGTON — Sharon McGowan, Lambda Legal Chief Strategy Officer and Legal Director, issued the following statement:
“Allegations of sexual violence should always be taken seriously and properly investigated. The allegations of sexual misconduct brought forward by Dr. Ford, as well as the new claims brought to the public’s attention this evening, should be immediately referred to the FBI for a full investigation. By refusing to do so, Senate Republicans demonstrate that they are incapable of taking their solemn responsibility seriously, and that they have learned little since Anita Hill’s hearing 27 years ago. In fact, there is no indication that Senate leadership will reconsider their reckless campaign to force Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination through. But we believe that there must be at least two Republicans of conscience who share our view that enough is enough. We urge them to do the right thing – they must either convince the White House to withdraw Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination or publicly commit to opposing him.”
Past articles and information pertaining to the Kavanaugh nomination can be found here:
- LGBTQ Advocates Oppose Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation to U.S. Supreme Court as a Threat to Queer Lives (July 2018)
- The American People Deserve the Truth about Kavanaugh’s LGBTQ Record Before His Hearing Begins on Sept. 4 (August 2018)
- Lambda Legal and American Oversight Sue HHS in Quest for Kavanaugh Documents (September 2018)
- Lambda Legal Demands Senate Halt Kavanaugh Nomination Process and Asks Senators to Join the Call to Investigate Sexual Assault Allegations (September 2018)
Press release from Lambda Legal