ACLJ: Judge Southwick Deserves Up-or-Down Vote and Confirmation by Senate for Federal Appeals Court Seat.WASHINGTON Washington, town, England Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. -- With the Senate poised to consider the nomination of Judge Leslie H. Southwick Leslie H. Southwick (born February 10, 1950 in Edinburg, Texas) is a current nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and a former judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. for a seat on a federal appeals court, the American Center The American Center is a high-rise tower in Southfield, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and stands at 26 floors, with one basement floor, for a total of 27. The building's main use is that of a typical office tower. It also includes a parking garage and retail spaces. for Law and Justice (ACLJ ACLJ American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ Appleseed Center for Law and Justice (Washington, DC) ) is calling on the Senate to give Judge Southwick an up-or-down vote without any further delay. Judge Southwick cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee The U.S. Senate established the Committee on the Judiciary on December 10, 1816, as one of the original 11 standing committees. It is also one of the most powerful committees in Congress; among its wide range of jurisdictions is investigation of federal judicial nominees and oversight of in August, but a vote by the full Senate on his nomination for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has been on hold. "The Senate has a constitutional responsibility to give Judge Southwick an up-or-down vote," said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ. "At the end of the day, we're confident the Senate will confirm Judge Southwick who has a distinguished legal and military career. Judge Southwick - who received the ABA's highest rating of 'well qualified' - has a judicial philosophy that will serve the 5th Circuit well. He's dedicated to upholding the constitution and the rule of law. Senate leadership must stop playing politics and let this nomination come up for a vote by the full Senate. An up-or-down vote is long overdue OVERDUE. A bill, note, bond or other contract, for the payment of money at a particular day, when not paid upon the day, is overdue. 2. The indorsement of a note or bill overdue, is equivalent to drawing a new bill payable at sight. 2 Conn. 419; 18 Pick. . The Senate must put the nomination to a vote and confirm Judge Southwick so he can begin serving our country in this critical capacity." Under the direction of Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice has been working to ensure that judicial nominees receive fair treatment during the confirmation process and are afforded up-or-down votes in the U.S. Senate. The ACLJ specializes in constitutional law and through its global affiliates works to protect religious freedom and liberty in more than 36 countries worldwide. The ACLJ is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and is online at www.aclj.org. |
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