Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts
The information emerging about Supreme Court nominee John Roberts and his record on Civil Rights should prompt Americans to take a second look Judge Roberts and call on the White House for full disclosure. Roberts’ shaky record on Civil Rights includes the following lowlights:
- John Roberts was deeply involved in Reagan and Bush I Administration efforts to turn back the clock on civil rights.
- Roberts’ record on civil rights issues is troubling and demands further scrutiny.
- Roberts would have permitted federal funding of discrimination.
- Roberts wanted to roll back voting rights protections.
- Roberts supported stripping the Supreme Court of its ability to protect civil rights.
- Roberts tried to eliminate rules protecting women from discrimination
- Roberts sought to undermine protections for Americans with disabilities.
- Roberts said affirmative action would not work.
- Roberts sought to terminate desegregation programs.
AAMIA has prepared several documents about John Roberts' Civil Rights record and the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court in defending our fundamental Civil Rights:
- John Roberts and Civil Rights: Does He Respect Our Past and What Does He Mean for Our Future? (PDF)
- The Supreme Court and Civil Rights: A Timeline of Recent Gains (PDF)
- The Supreme Court: Why It Matters (PDF)
Visit SavetheCourt.org to learn more about John Roberts.