Congressman Cohen Statement on Successor to Justice Ginsburg

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today released a statement after President Trump announced his nominee to succeed the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

"I am disappointed that the President and the Senate will apparently decline to respect the final wishes of Justice Ginsburg to hold off a decision on her successor until after the next president is decided. This is particularly offensive in light of its inconsistency with the view of the Senate Majority four years ago when a highly qualified Judge Merrick Garland was nominated to replace Justice Scalia but was not considered when there was far more time for the Senate to deliberate, advise and consent. The American people are already voting for their next president and have made clear their preference that a decision be postponed until after the election. It is my hope that the Senate will heed this reasoning and act accordingly."

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