DeGette statement on nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), who serves as co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court:

"Just because Judge Barrett is a woman doesn't mean she's a champion of women's rights. In fact, Judge Barrett has a long history of opposing women's constitutional right to reproductive care and to control what happens to their own body.

"Justice Ginsburg was a hero to those of us who have dedicated our lives to fighting for women's rights. Judge Barrett's confirmation to the highest court in our land would set us back decades in our fight for equality.

"There are 38 days until Election Day and voting is already underway in many states. For the good our country, and sake of our democracy, the Senate must give the American people a say in this process by waiting until the next president is sworn into office before considering a nominee to fill Justice Ginsburg's seat on the bench."