
Judge Sotomayor and Senator DeMint
“When I asked if an unborn child has any rights whatsoever, I was surprised that she said she had never thought about it,” Sen. DeMint reported. “This is not just a question about abortion, but about the respect due to human life at all stages, and I hope this is cleared up in her hearings.”
“Those who serve on the highest court in America must have an unwavering commitment to the Constitution and equal justice for all Americans,” he said.
Sen. DeMint also expressed concern about her views on the Second Amendment, which protects the right to bear arms.
On June 2, Sotomayor had a meeting with Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA), who supports legalized abortion. After the meeting, Sen. Feinstein said she felt comfortable that Sotomayor supports the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade as a precedent.
The nominee also met with Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on June 3. A supporter of abortion, Wyden told reporters he was “very pleased” that Judge Sotomayor has indicated in the past that she possesses “a great respect for precedent,” Politico says.
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June 13, 2009
Categories: Events, Human Rights, Politics . Tags: 2nd Amendment, abortion, Judge Sotomayor, Right to bear arms, Roe v. Wade, Senator DeMint, Senator Feinstein, Senator Wyden . Author: Doug Lawrence . Comments: Leave a comment