As a judge on the Tenth Circuit, Gorsuch has repeatedly sided with school districts over disabled children seeking to enforce their rights under the Individuals Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  In ruling on these cases, he consistently interprets the IDEA and related protections...

Not everyone agrees with Justice Ginsburg that there are no questions a nominee can answer.  No less than conservative giant Chief Justice Rehnquist declared proof of a clean slate in a justice’s mind is not a good thing—in fact, it would demonstrate a lack of qualification. Chief...

Contrary to what some Judiciary Committee Republicans and Judge Gorsuch have been arguing, it is not only acceptable to ask a Supreme Court nominee questions and expect specific answers; it is necessary. Previous Supreme Court nominees answered questions about previously decided cases, key rights...

President Trump has repeatedly stated that he would apply a litmus test in selecting Supreme Court nominees who would oppose a woman’s right to choose and overturn Roe v. Wade.  In nominating Judge Gorsuch, there is good reason to believe that President Trump has kept his word. ...

The Trump Administration has shown unprecedented disregard for the rule of law and the role of an independent judiciary, making the need for judicial independence greater than ever.  Judge Gorsuch’s record, however, is of loyal fidelity to conservative, Republican causes.  Documents...

Nominations to our nation’s highest court have long warranted and received more scrutiny than any other position. The role of a Supreme Court Justice differs significantly from any other judgeship. As Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley once said, “The Senate's job is not only to...

MYTH: Judge Gorsuch and Republican senators are pointing to the fact that 97% of Judge Gorsuch’s cases on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals were decided unanimously, likely trying to argue that he is a mainstream nominee. FACT: A 97% unanimity rate at the circuit court level is not unusual....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below on FBI Director James Comey’s Investigation into the possibility of coordination between the Trump campaign and Russian officials: “The Department of Justice and Trump administration must...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below on FBI Director James Comey’s Investigation into the possibility of coordination between the Trump campaign and Russian officials: “The Department of Justice and Trump administration must...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to FBI Director James Comey’s confirmation that President Obama did not wiretap Trump Tower: “The FBI director has now confirmed what members from both parties in both the House...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to FBI Director James Comey’s confirmation that President Obama did not wiretap Trump Tower: “The FBI director has now confirmed what members from both parties in both the House...

Judge Gorsuch may act like a genial, neutral judge, but his record suggests he actually has a radical right-wing agenda and must have met President Trump’s pro-life litmus test. Just take it from White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus: Judge Neil Gorsuch “represents a...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s budget proposal: “The President’s proposed budget cuts are devastating to the middle class. Once again the Trump administration is showing its true colors: talk...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s budget proposal: “The President’s proposed budget cuts are devastating to the middle class. Once again the Trump administration is showing its true colors: talk...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to the recently released CBO report: “The CBO's estimate makes clear that TrumpCare will cause serious harm to millions of American families. Tens of millions will lose their coverage,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to the recently released CBO report: “The CBO's estimate makes clear that TrumpCare will cause serious harm to millions of American families. Tens of millions will lose their coverage,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, Senators Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Dick Durbin, Patty Murray and Debbie Stabenow today released a new letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Chairman Thad Cochran urging...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to the firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara: “Preet Bharara has been an exemplary U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. His relentless drive to root out public...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to the firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara: “Preet Bharara has been an exemplary U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. His relentless drive to root out public...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to President Trump’s draft plan that includes major cuts to the Coast Guard and airport security to pay for the border wall following Washington Post’s publication outlining the...