ALERT: Call Senate Judiciary Committee Members: Confirm Tom Perez

From: Civilrights.org <info@civilrights.org>


Take Action Now: Call Senate Judiciary Committee members today at 202-224-3121 and urge them to confirm Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights nominee Tom Perez.

As soon as Thursday, May 21, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee will likely vote on the nomination of Tom Perez to be assistant attorney general Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice.  After years of politicization and placing personal agendas above the will of the people, the Division needs strong and reliable leadership to restore its reputation as an office that advances the civil rights of all Americans.  Tom Perez's wealth of experience in public service, civil rights, and management proves that he is the right person to take on that challenge.

As deputy assistant attorney general under President Clinton, Tom Perez was a vocal advocate for hate crimes legislation and fiercely promoted equal opportunities in education.  Perez understands the issues he will face in this important position, and is committed to securing and defending civil rights for all Americans.  

Call Senate Judiciary Committee members today at 202-224-3121 and tell them to protect our civil rights by quickly confirming Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights nominee Tom Perez.

Senate Judiciary Committee Members:
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D. Vt.
Sen. Arlen Specter, R. Pa.
Sen. Orrin Hatch, R. Utah
Sen. Herb Kohl, D. Wis.
Sen. Charles Grassley, R. Iowa
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D. Calif.
Sen. Jon Kyl, R. Ariz.
Sen. Russell Feingold, D. Wis.
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R. Ala.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D. N.Y.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R. S.C.
Sen. Richard Durbin, D. Ill.
Sen. John Cornyn, R. Texas
Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D. Md.
Sen. Sam Brownback, R. Kan.
Sent by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, 1629 K Street NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 - (202) 466-3311