by Amy Matsui, Senior Counsel
National Women's Law Center
As we mentioned in an earlier post, controversial judicial nominee Richard H. Honaker received a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Because of his long history of hostility to women’s constitutional right to abortion, Honaker was asked whether he would rule fairly on abortion issues if confirmed.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, who chaired the hearing, said afterwards that she was not satisfied by Honaker’s answers to her questions. Senators are expected to submit written follow-up questions during the next two weeks, and a Committee vote on the nomination has not yet been scheduled. Stay tuned.
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