“We cannot remain silent under these extraordinary circumstances about a lifetime appointment to the highest court of the land. It did not take such action against Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, President Trump’s first nominee to the high court. In 1991, the ACLU remained neutral on the nomination of Justice Clarence Thomas, who faced sexual harassment allegations. The ACLU had for years adhered to a strict policy of not endorsing or opposing nominees to judiciary or executive positions. “We oppose him in light of the credible allegations of sexual assault against him,” ACLU President Susan Herman said in the statement.

Source: Washington Post September 29, 2018 22:30 UTC