May 10, 2010

Supreme Court Nominee, Elana Kagan

This morning, the Director of the Washington, DC office of the Muslim Public Affairs Council Haris Tarin joined the President Obama and cabinet officials at the White House as he announced his latest nomination to the Supreme Court, Inspector General Elana Kagan.

SEE: "Obama Picks Kagan, Scholar but Not Judge, for Court Seat" (New York Times)

If confirmed by the Senate, Kagan would take the seat of longtime Justice John Paul Stevens, whose legacy is marked by his commitment to the rule of law, individual rights and civil liberties. Kagan would be the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

"We call upon Ms. Kagan, if she is confirmed, to follow in the footsteps of Justice Stevens in his commitment to preserving individual freedoms, checking executive power, and upholding the rule of law which have made America a better place for over 35 years," Tarin said today.

Guests at this morning's announcement came from a diverse group of civil society leaders, underscoring the manner in which President Obama is upholding his commitment to make our government open and accessible to all Americans. MPAC will continue to work with various segments of our government and civil society to ensure that we remain true to our founding principles and ensure our safety and security.