For Immediate Release

Contact: Matt Lehrich, Marie Aberger

TAKE BACK THE COURT ON MITCH MCCONNELL’S REALLY NON-SHOCKING STATEMENT ABOUT STEALING THE COURT… AGAIN

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 15, 2021) — On Hugh Hewitt’s show, Mitch McConnell says it’s “highly unlikely” he’d allow President Biden to fill a seat if there’s a vacancy in 2024, AND he refused to commit to allowing a vote on a Supreme Court nominee if a seat opened up in 2023. Take Back the Court Director Aaron Belkin released the following statement in response:

“Steal one seat, shame on you.

“Steal a second seat, shame on us.

“Announce out loud that you are going to steal a third seat, recognize there’s no hope for our democracy unless we expand the Court.” 

Take Back the Court raises awareness about the urgent need to expand the number of seats on the Supreme Court to address the theft of the court by Senator Mitch McConnell during the Obama Administration. Without adding seats, Congress will not be able to restore the right to vote, ensure reproductive freedom, protect workers, halt our climate emergency, or pass new legislation. Court expansion, which can be accomplished without a constitutional amendment, is the only reform that enables the un-rigging of the system and the restoration of democracy. Learn more: https://www.takebackthecourt.today/