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(Washington, DC)  Congresswoman Corrine Brown today affirmed her support for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, and blasted Gov. Charlie Crist for his declared opposition to her nomination.

"Judge Sonia Sotomayor has a compelling personal story and a distinguished judicial record, and has dedicated her career toward ensuring that every American receives a full and fair hearing in a court of law," Congresswoman Brown said. "Her outstanding intellectual achievements as a student, lawyer, and judge make her one of the most qualified nominees in American history, and lead Floridians of all parties to believe she would be an outstanding Supreme Court Justice."

Congresswoman Brown added that in a state such as Florida, which has a Latino population of nearly 21%, it is especially important that the courthouse doors be perceived as open to all comers. "For far too long, African-Americans and Hispanics alike have been ignored by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Roberts' recent remarks questioning the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act only underscore the degree to which the interests of minorities are consistently minimized. Judge Sotomayor would add an important and unique voice to this court - and a desperately needed one."

Governor Crist, she added, had cast his lot with the extreme right wing of the Republican Party in a blatant effort to win their support for his Senate race - and in so doing, has embraced the national party's hostility toward Hispanic Americans. "For the Governor of Florida to cast his lot with the Rush Limbaughs and Newt Gingriches of the world in opposing the nomination of this eminently qualified Latina woman is shameful," Rep. Brown said. "How he can reject her candidacy with one hand and then reach out for Hispanic support with the other I don't know. But I do know this: Florida voters and the members of our Hispanic community are smart, very smart, and they will see through the governor's hypocrisy."

Fourteen percent of the 2008 electorate in Florida was comprised of Hispanic voters, Congresswoman Brown added, including Judge Sotomayor's mother, who lives in south Florida, and Gov. Crist has now turned his back on those voters. "Judge Sotomayor's experiences and understanding of the law will make her a strong voice for fairness on the Supreme Court; we all know that. I'm just sorry that the Judge's mother has to see the embarrassment that our governor is bringing to our state."

Attached the Congresswoman is including statements by leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus:

Former CHC Chair Rep. Joe Baca (CA-43)

"Judge Sotomayor brings more federal experience than anyone nominated to the Supreme Court in the past 100 years, and more overall bench experience then anyone nominated in the past 70 years," said Congressman Joe Baca.  "Her nomination stands as definitive proof that the American Dream is alive and well, and in reach for everyone willing to work hard, play by the rules, and give back to society.  I am surprised by Governor Crist's opposition to the confirmation of Judge Sotomayor, but remain confident my colleagues in the Senate will put partisanship aside and move to act in the best interest of our nation."

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (IL-4)

Judge Sonia Sotomayor would bring to the Court not only a commitment to essential constitutional principles of justice, opportunity, and equality under the law, but also a deep and personal understanding of those values, gained over a lifetime of striving for the American Dream," said Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL). "As the son of hardworking Puerto Rican parents; as the husband of a professional Puerto Rican woman; and as the father of two daughters witnessing history in the making: I am particularly proud of President Obama's nomination. I am a firm believer in a country that honors hard work with fairness and opportunity - and Judge Sotomayor embodies that spirit. More than that, her distinguished judicial record is one that has proven her ability to serve the American people with equanimity. These are qualities I believe any public servant should value dearly."

(Washington, DC)  Congresswoman Brown today made the following statement after the conclusion of confirmation hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor:

"Judge Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic nominated to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, is more than a testament to the American values of equality, opportunity, and justice.  Her outstanding intellectual achievements as a student, lawyer, and judge make her one of the most qualified nominees in American history.  She will bring to the bench more federal judicial experience than any current justice did when he/she was seated on the Court.  Judge Sotomayor's remarks during committee questioning this week impressed me as much as her credentials."

"Judge Sotomayor called ‘fidelity to the law' her principal focus as a jurist, and I know that her record is consistent with that statement.  For example, the Congressional Research Service, an independent research organization, hails Sotomayor as a judge whose most consistent characteristic has been ‘...adherence to the doctrine of stare decisis (i.e., the upholding of past judicial precedents).'"

"Furthermore, I strongly believe that Judge Sotomayor's experiences and understanding of the law will make her a strong voice for fairness on the Supreme Court.  I am confident that she will work to preserve our civil liberties, maintain the independence of the judiciary, and protect and defend our Constitution.  And despite the efforts of some Republicans to obfuscate her record, Judge Sotomayor has a long history of putting the law before politics or normative considerations."

"Judge Sotomayor's biography is extremely compelling: she grew up in the Bronx housing projects near Yankee Stadium, earned scholarships to Yale and Princeton, and was appointed to two federal courts by presidents of different parties.  It is most fitting that she will ascend to our nation's highest court.  I look forward to her confirmation in the Senate, which is expected before the end of August, and want to once again commend President Obama for selecting such an impressive nominee."