Concerns Over Judge Rosemary Barkett's Nomination to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0018

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1993/2001
Creation: 103rd Congress (1993-1995)
Creation: 104th Congress (1995-1997)
Creation: 105th Congress (1997-1999)
Creation: 106th Congress (1999-2001)
Creation: 107th Congress (2001-2003)

Scope and Contents

The text is a response from man Dick Armey to a constituent expressing opposition to the nomination of Judge Rosemary Barkett to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Armey shares the constituent's concerns about Judge Barkett's record of judicial activism, especially in relation to issues of race and the death penalty. Despite their opposition, Armey notes that the Senate has already approved her nomination. He thanks the constituent for contacting his office and offers to help with any future concerns.