Now more than ever we need a Justice Department that places a
priority on enforcing our civil rights and voting rights laws,
proactively combatting hate violence and fighting for the equality of
all Americans. I am simply not convinced that Senator Sessions will be
the champion vulnerable Americans need as Attorney General with an
unflagging commitment to make our country a fairer and more equal
place. Third, I believe Senator Sessions will not take a fair or humane
approach as Attorney General with regard to immigration. I was deeply
troubled by candidate Trump's ugly and divisive rhetoric on
immigration, and I am appalled by the actions that he has taken thus
far as President. Senator Sessions was one of his campaign's key advisers on
immigration and has been a vocal opponent of bipartisan, comprehensive
reforms that would address our broken immigration system. The Department of Justice is responsible for adjudicating immigration
cases and ensuring fairness and due process in the treatment of
undocumented individuals and refugees. The Department also plays a key role in our national security
apparatus, helping to fight terrorism, and keeping the homeland safe. The President's recent orders on immigration have furthered
divisions, created chaos and confusion, proven to be legally and
constitutionally questionable, and are inconsistent with core American
values. In the opinion of many national security experts, they will
make our Nation less safe, not more. I simply do not believe that Senator Sessions, with his history of
hostility to immigration and support for this President's approach, is
the right person to lead the Department of Justice, as it discharges
its critical duties on immigration and national security. America has made great progress over the last 8 years with an
administration that has taken seriously a shared responsibility to pass
on to the next generation a country that is more equal, not less. All Americans deserve a strong commitment from America's top law
enforcement official to act on violence born out of hatred based on
race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any
other characteristic.
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