Alito: a grave threat to civil rights

Call on your senators to filibuster Alito's confirmation

For years, far-right politicians have attempted to roll-back the clock on hard-fought civil rights protections. Samuel Alito's confirmation to the Supreme Court could take this assault to a new level. During his career as a judge, Alito has consistently demonstrated his hostility towards laws that ensure racial equality and protect the civil rights of Americans. If history is a guide, Alito's presence on the Supreme Court will put some of our most basic civil rights protections in jeopardy. We cannot afford to let this happen.

Join us in calling on all senators who value civil rights protections to do everything in their power to stop Alito's confirmation:

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Dear Senator [your senator's name],

Samuel Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court represents a grave threat to civil rights, and I am writing to urge you to do everything in your power to prevent his confirmation.

During his career as a judge, Samuel Alito has consistently demonstrated his hostility towards laws that ensure racial equality and protect the civil rights of Americans. Judge Alito’s extremely narrow interpretations of civil rights laws are far from mainstream, and have repeatedly drawn rebuke from fellow judges.

In replacing Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Alito will tip the balance of the Supreme Court on important civil rights cases. Many recent civil rights cases have been decided by votes of 5-4, and Alito’s record tells us that he would more than likely be on the wrong side of those cases.

A seat for Alito on the Supreme Court could set civil rights back 50 years, and voting against his confirmation is not enough. Alito’s confirmation to the Supreme Court must be stopped by any means necessary. I urge you to filibuster Alito’s confirmation.

Sincerely,

[Your name here]