Posted on 07/18/2019 7:13:28 PM PDT by NKP_Vet
https://firstliberty.org/just-say-no/
Right now, establishment politicians are pressuring President Trump and the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Sul Ozerden from Mississippi to be a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
But confirming Ozerden for a lifetime judicial appointment would be a big mistake. His past decisions reveal a questionable judicial philosophy that is at best indifferent to religious liberty—and at times openly hostile to religious liberty.
His background includes ignoring 79 members of Congress in an important religious liberty matter, ignoring a prior decision in favor of religious liberty on the same issue, and ruling against the Catholic Church without even allowing the Church to have a hearing in court.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are 5 more reasons why Judge Sul Ozerden is the wrong pick:
He’s not a judicial conservative. He’s never been affiliated with the conservative movement. He’s never volunteered his time to advance conservative causes. He’s never been active in conservative legal circles. He’s never written any decisions that have advanced conservative judicial principles. The record is clear: Judge Ozerden is not a trustworthy protector of religious liberty.
And with only 1 more seat open on the Fifth Circuit—the crucial swing vote—it is vital that we get this judicial nomination right.
That’s why across the country, a tidal wave of Americans like you, along with conservative leaders, legal organizations and religious groups, are urging President Trump to nominate a conservative, pro-religious freedom judge to the Fifth Circuit.
American voters elected President Trump on the promise that he would nominate proven constitutional conservatives to the federal bench. Now, we need to hold him to it.
Sounds like Cruz’s objection is reasonable. If the Democrats are approving of this guy, then he should be withdrawn
Muslim.
That enough to reject him.
And with only 1 more seat open on the Fifth Circuit—the crucial swing vote—it is vital that we get this judicial nomination right.
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Exactly right — we have to get each judicial nomination right, particularly Appeals Court nominations!
Ditto that.
“If in doubt don’t”.
Especially since too many go from quite conservative to somewhat conservative or worse after they are appointed.
Agreed, when socialists want em and conservative legal groups oppose, you don’t want them on the bench.
One red flag was approved for district judge 2007 with a 95-0 vote.
Says born in MISS. Parents were the immigrants probably. Well educated with pilot experience. My guess is he is agnostic.
He is not on the Senate Executive Calendar for Monday. McConnell suspended the nomination like they did with Bress. No time left. This judgeship will be done in the fall.
The name Halil is of Turkish origin. The meaning of Halil is "dear friend" The Arab equivalent is Khalil.
The judge’s father was a Turkish Muslim. No, zero remarks about the judge’s religion.
Yes, even good Republican presidents have made some mistakes in choosing judges. Remember that Eisenhower appointed Earl Warren!
Agreed. Rotten apple.
Because they never take ideology into account, the Democrats always do.
Father’s obituary.
“He attended St.Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, though he continued his Islam faith.”
https://riemannfamily.com/tribute/details/791/halil-Ozerden/obituary.html
Perhaps he became atheist or converted to Buddhism or Christianty, breaking from his father’s faith.
Perhaps not.
“The judge’s father was a Turkish Muslim. No, zero remarks about the judge’s religion.”
Of course not.
Not in the review or hearings.
There’s no religious test. (Although Dems can use Catholicsm to try and disqualify candidates for some reason).
There is no way he will be defeated since every Demon will vote for him just to p.o. “conservatives” and most Rs will join them.
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