BP Adams Statement On Confirmation Of Amy Coney Barrett To Supreme Court

Press release from the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President:

October 26 2020

“Weeks ago, we stood with advocates and elected officials in front of the newly-renamed Ruth Bader Ginsburg Municipal Building calling on Senate Majority Leader McConnell not to confirm any Supreme Court Justice until a new president takes office. Justice Ginsburg was a giant of the law, and she applied the ideals of equality and inclusivity that she learned from her Brooklyn upbringing to leave an indelible mark on American jurisprudence. Her last wish before she transitioned was that she would not be replaced until a new president is installed. Today, the Senate majority chose to defy a rule set forth by Leader McConnell, the will of the 58.6 million Americans who have already cast their ballots, and Justice Ginsburg’s wish, in confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the highest court in the land. It’s clear that the Majority Leader and the President have prioritized politics over principles. Brooklynites have already taken to the polls in record numbers these past few days to make their voices heard, and we will continue to fight for a fairer, more just democracy – as Justice Ginsburg would have wanted.”

This press release was produced by the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President. The views expressed are the author's own.