Sign and send to your U.S. senators: Confirm Julie Rikelman to the First Circuit Court

Friend, [sign and send the petition to your U.S. senators: Confirm Julie Rikelman to the First Circuit Court](. [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( On December 1, the Senate Judiciary Committee [voted]( to advance a dozen highly-qualified nominees to serve on our federal courts, including Julie Rikelman for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Rikelman received a tie vote, which means her nomination will need to be discharged through a vote on the Senate floor. [Rikelman]( is one of the nation’s most lauded reproductive rights attorneys and currently serves as the litigation director for the Center for Reproductive Rights. Her [extensive experience]( in and out of the courtroom—including arguing landmark cases in front of the Supreme Court—has prepared her well for a seat on the federal judiciary. In a time when abortion rights, access, and justice are under severe attack at the Supreme Court and in federal district and circuit courts across the country, Rikelman’s wealth of experience will be an incredible asset to the First Circuit. In addition to her work on abortion, Rikelman has also managed election, environmental, and constitutional law cases. [Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senators: Confirm Julie Rikelman to the First Circuit Court.]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( Rikelman’s professional background is not the only thing that makes her a standout nominee. If confirmed, she would be the first Jewish woman ever to sit on the First Circuit (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island). When she was a child, Rikelman’s family came to the United States from Ukraine as refugees escaping religious persecution. Her life shaped her perspective on fairness and equity, and she will bring needed representation to the federal bench. Confirming Biden’s nominees, including Julie Rikelman, is crucial before the end of this congressional term. Ensuring we have full, fair courts that reflect the communities they serve is paramount for our shared goals of equal justice, civil rights, and a stronger democracy. [Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senators: Confirm Julie Rikelman!]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( In solidarity, Sarah Hogg, Daily Kos Daily Kos Relies on Readers Like You We don't have billionaire backers like some right-wing media outlets. Half our revenue comes from readers like you, meaning we literally couldn't do this work without you. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Chip in $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.