ACLJ says Senate Questionnaire Shows Harriet Miers Uniquely Qualified for Seat on Supreme Court of the United States

October 18, 2005

(Washington, DC) The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law said today that a Senate questionnaire completed by Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers clearly shows that she is uniquely qualified to serve on the high court.

The responses to the questionnaire clearly show that the depth of real world experience both in and out of the courtroom uniquely qualifies Harriet Miers for a seat on the Supreme Court of the United States, said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ.  After reviewing the 57-page questionnaire, it is clear that the judicial philosophy of Harriet Miers respects the separation of powers and the limited role of the judiciary.  Its also clear that Harriet Miers has significant trial and appellate experience arguing numerous cases before state and federal appellate courts as well as representing clients before the Supreme Court.  With her conservative judicial philosophy, she understands that judges must not legislate from the bench.  And while she may hold personal views that underscore the value of human life it would be wrong for those views to be used against her in the confirmation process.  We look forward to the confirmation hearings and an opportunity for Harriet Miers to tell the American people about her judicial philosophy in her own words.

Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice is based in Washington, D.C.