In response to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s request for an FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh’s behavior before she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, People For the American Way Vice President for Communications and Research Drew Courtney issued the following statement.

“We absolutely stand behind Dr. Blasey Ford and her entirely reasonable request that there be a thorough and fair investigation before she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dr. Blasey Ford is asking for the bare minimum of decency and respect that we owe all survivors. Senator Grassley’s refusal to set a fair bipartisan process shows his complete and utter disregard not just for Dr. Blasey Ford, but for the Supreme Court. No one has a right to a lifetime seat on our nation’s highest court, and senators have a responsibility to ensure that nominees meet the very highest standards. It’s profoundly disturbing to see Republicans working so hard to shirk that responsibility.”

People For the American Way is a progressive advocacy organization founded to fight right-wing extremism and defend constitutional values including free expression, religious liberty, equal justice under the law, and the right to meaningfully participate in our democracy. Learn more: https://www.pfaw.org.

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