Human Rights Law

?When Judge Sotomayor was nominated, conservative pundits immediately leveled allegations of judicial activism against her. That charge is not only hypocritical, but is also disingenuous. Bush v. Gore, supported by these same commentators in 2000, is the most vivid example of judicial activism ever displayed by the highest court,? said Marjorie Cohn, President of the National Lawyers Guild.

Critics have increasingly questioned the role that Sotomayor?s race and gender played in her nomination. Changing the discourse from one of judicial qualifications to one of identity politics detracts from a proper evaluation of her suitability for the job.

The Guild encourages an analysis that focuses on Sotomayor?s credentials and ability to interpret the Constitution of the United States. These are the criteria by which any judicial nominee should be evaluated.

Full post as published by Marjorie Cohn on May 30, 2009 (boomark / email).