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Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "All @SenateDems opposed Eric Miller's confirmation. He built a career challenging tribal sovereignty & treaty rights. The 9th Circuit is home to almost 75% of Native Nations. How can he fairly hear cases on tribal rights? The @SenateGOP chose the hard right over tribal rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 1112" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Velázquez Files Amicus Brief Seeking Parity in Benefits for Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court made the right decision to stay a Louisiana law that would cripple women's reproductive freedom. This law is just one of many attempts by states to undermine those freedoms. It is vital for the Court to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2019 Rep. Jeffries Statement On S.1, the Strengthening America's Security In the Middle East Act of 2019 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2019 Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 18, 2018 Affordable Care Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: A district court judge in Texas just ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "First, Republicans tried to eliminate the ACA in Congress and failed, so they turned to the courts. Because the legal reasoning is so faulty, hopefully the ruling will not stand. But what will stand is Republican ownership of such a harmful and disastrous lawsuit." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "As a former prosecutor, @SenKamalaHarris has strived every day for a more fair judicial system for all Americans. I'm proud that we successfully fought to keep her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Nomination of Thomas Farr Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Left, right, or center, everyone should be disturbed that Thomas Farr has been involved--often directly--in repeated attempts to disenfranchise African-American voters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Thomas Farr Nomination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr worked hand-in-hand with North Carolina's Republicans in their efforts to undermine voting rights generally and deny African-Americans access to the ballot. He must not be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "To celebrate this #CyberMonday, it's time we got out there on the internet and… told @SenateMajLdr NOT to confirm Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. Farr has spent decades going to court against voting rights, workers' rights, and LGBT rights. #StopFarr" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2018 Tweet - ""Even among dangerous Trump nominees, Farr stands out for his decades-long crusade to disenfranchise African Americans." --@NAACP Thomas Farr cannot be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: All 49 Senate Democrats are now opposed to the Thomas Farr nomination. With Senator Flake opposed, we need one more Republican to defeat this nominee. RT to urge Republicans to vote NO to defeat this anti-voting rights nominee." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I don't agree very often with Chief Justice Roberts, especially his partisan decisions which seem highly political on Citizens United, Janus, and Shelby. But I am thankful today that he--almost alone among Republicans--stood up to President Trump and for an independent judiciary." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Nadler & Lofgren Respond to Federal Judge Halting President Trump's Illegal Proclamation Denying Asylum to Immigrants Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "He's gone to court to fight against voting rights. He's gone to court to fight against workers' rights. He's gone to court to fight against LGBT rights. Now GOP & President Trump want make him a federal judge in NC. Tell @SenateMajLdr that Thomas Farr must not be confirmed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Hard to believe Senate Republicans are trying again to vote on the nomination of Thomas Farr as a federal judge in NC. Farr's represented the NC legislature in not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges to the state's 2011 congressional and legislative redistricting. Here's how that went:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "All @SenateDems opposed Eric Miller's confirmation. He built a career challenging tribal sovereignty & treaty rights. The 9th Circuit is home to almost 75% of Native Nations. How can he fairly hear cases on tribal rights? The @SenateGOP chose the hard right over tribal rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 1112" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Velázquez Files Amicus Brief Seeking Parity in Benefits for Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court made the right decision to stay a Louisiana law that would cripple women's reproductive freedom. This law is just one of many attempts by states to undermine those freedoms. It is vital for the Court to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2019 Rep. Jeffries Statement On S.1, the Strengthening America's Security In the Middle East Act of 2019 Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2019 Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 18, 2018 Affordable Care Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: A district court judge in Texas just ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "First, Republicans tried to eliminate the ACA in Congress and failed, so they turned to the courts. Because the legal reasoning is so faulty, hopefully the ruling will not stand. But what will stand is Republican ownership of such a harmful and disastrous lawsuit." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "As a former prosecutor, @SenKamalaHarris has strived every day for a more fair judicial system for all Americans. I'm proud that we successfully fought to keep her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Nomination of Thomas Farr Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Left, right, or center, everyone should be disturbed that Thomas Farr has been involved--often directly--in repeated attempts to disenfranchise African-American voters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Thomas Farr Nomination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr worked hand-in-hand with North Carolina's Republicans in their efforts to undermine voting rights generally and deny African-Americans access to the ballot. He must not be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "To celebrate this #CyberMonday, it's time we got out there on the internet and… told @SenateMajLdr NOT to confirm Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. Farr has spent decades going to court against voting rights, workers' rights, and LGBT rights. #StopFarr" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2018 Tweet - ""Even among dangerous Trump nominees, Farr stands out for his decades-long crusade to disenfranchise African Americans." --@NAACP Thomas Farr cannot be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: All 49 Senate Democrats are now opposed to the Thomas Farr nomination. With Senator Flake opposed, we need one more Republican to defeat this nominee. RT to urge Republicans to vote NO to defeat this anti-voting rights nominee." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I don't agree very often with Chief Justice Roberts, especially his partisan decisions which seem highly political on Citizens United, Janus, and Shelby. But I am thankful today that he--almost alone among Republicans--stood up to President Trump and for an independent judiciary." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Nadler & Lofgren Respond to Federal Judge Halting President Trump's Illegal Proclamation Denying Asylum to Immigrants Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "He's gone to court to fight against voting rights. He's gone to court to fight against workers' rights. He's gone to court to fight against LGBT rights. Now GOP & President Trump want make him a federal judge in NC. Tell @SenateMajLdr that Thomas Farr must not be confirmed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Hard to believe Senate Republicans are trying again to vote on the nomination of Thomas Farr as a federal judge in NC. Farr's represented the NC legislature in not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges to the state's 2011 congressional and legislative redistricting. Here's how that went:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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