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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums49 members of the Yale Law School faculty release an open letter.
They call for a full investigation of the alleged sexual assault.
The letter:
"As the Senate Judiciary Committee debates Judge Brett Kavanaughs nomination, we write as faculty members of Yale Law School, from which Judge Kavanaugh graduated, to urge that the Senate conduct a fair and deliberate confirmation process. With so much at stake for the Supreme Court and the nation, we are concerned about a rush to judgment that threatens both the integrity of the process and the publics confidence in the Court.
Where, as here, a sexual assault has been alleged against an individual nominated for a lifetime appointment in a position of public trust, a partisan hearing alone cannot be the forum to determine the truth of the matter. Allegations of sexual assault require a neutral factfinder and an investigation that can ascertain facts fairly. Those at the FBI or others tasked with such an investigation must have adequate time to investigate facts. Fair process requires evidence from all parties with direct knowledge and consultation of experts when evaluating such evidence. In subsequent hearings, all of those who testify, and particularly women testifying about sexual assault, must be treated with respect.
The confirmation process must always be conducted, and appointments made, in a manner that gives Americans reason to trust the Supreme Court. Some questions are so fundamental to judicial integrity that the Senate cannot rush past them without undermining the publics confidence in the Court. This is particularly so for an appointment that will yield a deciding vote on womens rights and myriad other questions of immense consequence in American lives."
Where, as here, a sexual assault has been alleged against an individual nominated for a lifetime appointment in a position of public trust, a partisan hearing alone cannot be the forum to determine the truth of the matter. Allegations of sexual assault require a neutral factfinder and an investigation that can ascertain facts fairly. Those at the FBI or others tasked with such an investigation must have adequate time to investigate facts. Fair process requires evidence from all parties with direct knowledge and consultation of experts when evaluating such evidence. In subsequent hearings, all of those who testify, and particularly women testifying about sexual assault, must be treated with respect.
The confirmation process must always be conducted, and appointments made, in a manner that gives Americans reason to trust the Supreme Court. Some questions are so fundamental to judicial integrity that the Senate cannot rush past them without undermining the publics confidence in the Court. This is particularly so for an appointment that will yield a deciding vote on womens rights and myriad other questions of immense consequence in American lives."
https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/open-letter-senate-judiciary-committee-yale-law-faculty
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49 members of the Yale Law School faculty release an open letter. (Original Post)
kstewart33
Sep 2018
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wryter2000
(46,092 posts)1. I bragged in the other thread
So, I might as well here. My sister is one of the signatories.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)3. Good for her! You must be very proud of her.
I am glad that she and her colleagues did the right thing.
wryter2000
(46,092 posts)7. Yup
And she's very much beloved by her students.
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)4. I would brag on that.
You must be so proud of her.
wryter2000
(46,092 posts)6. OMG, yes
I honestly thought she'd be the first woman on the Supreme Court, but Sandra Day O'Connor got there first.
Bettie
(16,132 posts)9. YOU must be very proud
I would be!
Sadly, my brothers are mouth-breathing, Hannity-listening, Trump voting jerks.
wryter2000
(46,092 posts)10. Sorry about your brothers
I know I'm truly blessed.
idcdu
(170 posts)2. How about revoking the degree that Yale Law issued
That would make him ineligible.
mythology
(9,527 posts)5. No it wouldn't. There is no requirement a judge be a lawyer
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)8. KNR