More than 50 Harvard Law School Classmates Support Judge Gorsuch; American Constitution Society Board Member Endorses Gorsuch
March 9, 2017
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- More than 50 Harvard Law School classmates of Judge Gorsuch, including Democrats, Republicans and independents, signed a letter supporting his nomination to be the next Supreme Court Justice.
Harvard Law Classmates of Judge Gorsuch: Why We Support Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court
“We are Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and independents; progressives, conservatives and moderates; religious and non-observant; married, single and divorced; men and women; straight and gay. Our group includes citizens residing abroad and a U.S. resident holding a green card. We live in big cities, rural America and places in between. Some of us supported Hillary Clinton, others voted for Donald Trump, while some of us supported third party or write-in candidates. Some signatories believe in a more active judiciary, while others believe in judicial restraint. What unites us is that we attended law school with Judge Neil Gorsuch—a man we’ve known for more than a quarter century—and we unanimously believe Neil possesses the exemplary character, outstanding intellect, steady temperament, humility and open-mindedness to be an excellent addition to the United States Supreme Court… Judge Neil Gorsuch is a person for all seasons. For Republicans, Neil personifies a disinterested philosophy that respects judicial modesty combined with compassionate appreciation of the lives impacted by his decisions. For Democrats, he is a reasonable, qualified, intelligent person who will give each case fair and impartial consideration on its merits with sensitivity to our nation’s history, values, aspirations and constitutional traditions. For all Americans, he is a person of integrity who respects the rule of law and will ensure that it applies equally to all.”
- David Frederick, a self-described supporter of Democratic candidates and progressive causes and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Constitution Society, writes in the Washington Post “there is no principled reason to vote against [Judge Neil] Gorsuch.”
Frederick: There is no principled reason to vote against Gorsuch
“Gorsuch — my former law partner and longtime friend — is brilliant, diligent, open-minded and thoughtful… Gorsuch’s approach to resolving legal problems as a lawyer and a judge embodies a reverence for our country’s values and legal system. The facts developed in a case matter to him; the legal rules established by legislatures and through precedent deserve deep respect; and the importance of treating litigants, counsel and colleagues with civility is deeply ingrained in him… I have no doubt that I will disagree with some decisions that Gorsuch might render as a Supreme Court justice. Yet, my hope is to have justices on the bench such as Gorsuch and Garland who approach cases with fairness and intellectual rigor, and who care about precedent and the limits of their roles as judges. The Supreme Court’s work is complex and varied, and we need those qualities of mind and judicial temperament for all cases.”
- On the Senate floor this morning, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) noted that Judge Gorsuch has received praise and support from across the ideological spectrum.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell: Support for Judge Gorsuch will continue to grow
“Since his nomination was announced, Judge Gorsuch has received extensive praise from colleagues, legal communities and editorial boards. It’s praise that comes from across the political spectrum. Even many on the left can’t help but to compliment his credentials, including President Obama’s own legal mentor, who called him brilliant, and his former acting solicitor general, who applauded Judge Gorsuch’s fairness and decency. This week, we add to that lengthy list of supporters with more than 150 of Judge Gorsuch’s former classmates at Columbia University. As they note, they have followed an array of post-graduate pursuits. They are CEOs, stay at home parents, professors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and scientists. They come from different socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, practice different faiths and hold very diverse political views. Even so, each of these Columbia grads can agree on at least one thing: Judge Neil Gorsuch’s fitness to serve on the Supreme Court.”
