Statement of Kellie Copeland, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, on the Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court
Cleveland, OH – Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, issued the following statement on President Obama's selection of federal appeals court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to succeed retiring Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court.
“President Obama has made a historic nomination in his selection of Judge Sotomayor, a jurist with a distinguished legal career. Furthermore, Judge Sotomayor’s background and record indicate that she has a strong understanding of the ways in which the law affects the lives of everyday Americans,” Copeland said. “We are encouraged by the strong support she receives from her peers and other legal scholars and the fact that the Senate has twice confirmed her for federal judgeships. We look forward to a full exploration of her views on the right to privacy and Roe v. Wade during the confirmation process.”
Following is a summary of Judge Sotomayor's professional background:
- Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1976
- Juris Doctorate, Yale University Law School, 1979
- Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office, 1979-1984
- Associate, Partner, Pavia & Harcourt, 1984-1992
- U.S. District Court Judge, Southern District of New York, 1992-1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals Judge, Second Circuit, 1998-present
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