ACLJ: Justice Stevens' Replacement to "Impact Generations to Come" - President Obama Likely to Name Nominee With Extremely Liberal Judical Philosophy

(Washington, DC) The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law, said today the reported retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens from the Supreme Court sets the stage for President Obama to name a replacement who will play a pivotal role in reshaping the federal judiciary.  

"The announcement of Justice Stevens' retirement underscores the reality that President Obama will make a second appointment to the nation's highest court that will impact generations to come," said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ.

"While there's certain to be much debate about Justice Stevens' replacement, there is one thing that is clear - President Obama is likely to name a nominee who will embrace an extremely liberal judicial philosophy.  Make no mistake about it - this appointment really represents more than just replacing one vote on the court.  With a replacement who is likely to serve for 30 or 40 years, it's clear this replacement will have a long-term impact on judicial philosophy and likely play a determining factor in decisions for decades to come.

Once a nominee is named and the confirmation process begins, it's important that the nominee face full and detailed hearings with specific focus on the nominee's judicial philosophy including how the nominee views the Constitution, the role of judges, and the rule of law.  That is what the American people expect and deserve."

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