The Congressional Black Caucus Continues To Fight For Justice In Federal Court System
Washington, D.C.- Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is appealing to Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid to suspend further confirmations of Republican appellate court nominees. According to Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, “Republicans have all but succeeded in their quest to stack the federal judiciary system with jurists who are hostile to ...
Congressional Black Caucus Lauds Georgia Supreme Court Ruling In Genarlow Wilson Case
Washington, D.C.- “Today, the Georgia Supreme Court acted judiciously by ruling that the 10-year sentence of Genarlow Wilson was ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “The Wilson case, along with Jena 6, and countless lesser known rulings speak to a systemic flaw in our nation’s criminal justice system. There ...
Congressional Black Caucus Outraged By Confirmation Of Southwick
Washington, D.C.- “Today’s Senate vote to confirm Judge Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit Court, which includes Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, will further mar our judicial system and jeopardize the lives and liberties of Americans. Judge Southwick’s judicial temperament has unfairly punished women, the environment, the workplace, gender equity, civil rights and equal justice under the law for American ...
Press Advisory Congressional Black Caucus & Civil Rights Organizations Urge Block Of Southwick Confirmation
Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus along with civil rights and women organizations to hold press conference outling opposition to Judge Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 9:30 AM in Rayburn House Building Room 2203. “Judge Leslie Southwick has routinely displayed his indifference to ...
The Congressional Black Caucus Calls For Blind And Fair Justice In Jena Six Case
Washington, D.C.- “Children all across our nation, stand and pledge their allegiance to our flag which waves the promises of liberty and justice for all. Yet in countless communities, across America, our judicial system is being prejudiced by racial intolerance, leaving an indelible mark on the law,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. ...
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