Venceremos! Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation is a Victory for the Country and the High Court

08-06-2009 @3:33 PM ~ PST
Great news for the day! Let's not put on our party hats now!!!!!
The struggles go on. Now we need to continue our collective work for fair
relevant humane immigration legislation, go out and register our local
communities to vote in upcoming elections and let us  remember the siren
call to FREE LEONARD PELTIER!

President Clinton can go all the way to North Korea to obtain the victorious
release of two American journalists, which we are grateful for today, but
recall he decided not to grant a pardon for Leonard Peltier in his last day in office.
Where was his humanitarian gesture then? Where is President Obama's sense of
justice for a more perfect union in relation to Brother Leonard Peltier now?!?!

Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation is a great victory whose Victory I am sure has
already traveled around the world via the Power of the Internet, yet Brother
Leonard still remain in a prison cage without release!

 

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Education for Liberation! Venceremos Unidos!
Peter S. Lopez ~aka: Peta
Sacramento, California,Aztlan
Yahoo Email: peter.lopez51@yahoo.com

Related Links: Join Up!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Humane-Rights-Agenda/

http://humane-rights-agenda.blogspot.com/

http://humane-rights-agenda-network.ning.com/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NetworkAztlan_News/

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From: Sotomayor for Justice <info@maldef.org>
To: PETER LOPEZ <peter.lopez51@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2009 12:58:31 PM
Subject: Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation is a Victory for the Country and the High Court

JUDGE SOTOMAYOR'S CONFIRMATION IS A VICTORY FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE HIGH COURT Judge Sotomayor becomes the first Hispanic to serve on the Supreme Court WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Judge Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed by a vote of 68 to 31 in the U.S. Senate. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), the nation's leading Latino civil rights organization, joins millions around the country in celebrating Sotomayor's confirmation by the Senate to serve as the first Hispanic Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz stated, "Justice Sotomayor's eminent qualifications and wise committee testimony shattered a glass ceiling today. This tremendous accomplishment is only marred by the fact that so many senators chose to elevate partisanship and political pandering over principle by voting against her confirmation. History – and the fast-growing community of Latino voters – will judge these senators harshly." The recent confirmation hearings underscored that Judge Sotomayor is known to closely study the facts of each case, apply legal theories through careful and considered deliberation and issue even-handed rulings. Sotomayor's 17-year judicial record and Senate testimony demonstrate an unwavering dedication to these principles. Unsurprisingly, her nomination garnered unyielding and widespread support from law enforcement groups, lawyers, jurists and academia. "It is with great pride and admiration that MALDEF and the Hispanic community welcomes the confirmation of the first Hispanic to serve on the Supreme Court. She is a champion of the ideals to which we all can aspire, namely a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service," stated Claudine Karasik, MALDEF Legislative Staff Attorney. Over the years, it has become increasingly important for our courts to reflect the growing Latino presence in this country. MALDEF thanks President Obama and the members of the U.S. Senate for their leadership in choosing a highly qualified and dedicated public servant to serve our country. Judge Sotomayor's confirmation reflects the commitment of our nation's leaders to promote the legitimacy of the judicial system and secure our community's trust and confidence in the courts. Make sure you receive email updates from Sotomayor for Justice. Add info@maldef.org to your approved senders list. This email was sent to: peter.lopez51@yahoo.com. Click here Powered by ARCOS | Design by Plus Three