Former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney withdraws name from consideration for judge no

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Source: ABC News

Former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney withdraws name from consideration for judge nomination

Former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney wrote a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday to withdraw his name from consideration for a federal judge appointment.

"I write to withdraw my name from consideration for appointment to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. I am honored that you nominated me for judicial service. I am also deeply indebted to Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan for their continued support of my pending nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee," Delaney wrote. "I am most respectful of the Senate's constitutional role in considering my nomination. At this time, I believe it is appropriate for me to withdraw my name from consideration for this position to advance the important work of the federal judiciary. Thank you."

U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan both supported Delaney's nomination. They released a joint statement about his withdrawal.

"We strongly supported Michael Delaney’s nomination to serve as a First Circuit judge. We know personally his strong character and commitment to justice, and he earned the support of New Hampshire and national leaders, from the former Director of the Office on Violence Against Women under President Obama to New Hampshire Supreme Court justices appointed by members of both parties. We disagree with the criticism that has been leveled against him, and we are disappointed that it got in the way of confirming a highly qualified individual."

Read more: https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-michael-delaney-nomination-withdraw/43932843

[diva77]

1. He had some right-wing skeletons in his closet

'Big Win for the Rights of Many' as Biden's Pro-Corporate Judicial Nominee Withdraws Name
https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-judicial-nominee-withdraws

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"Mr. Delaney’s record in private practice, as deputy attorney general for the state of New Hampshire, and as a volunteer member of the New England Legal Foundation's (NELF) board of directors demonstrates a hostility to victims' rights, reproductive rights, employee rights, and government regulation that is unsuitable for the lifetime appointment for which he is being considered," wrote the groups, including Demand Progress, the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP), the Revolving Door Project, and the National Employment Law Project.
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Delaney has also been under fire since his nomination for signing a brief that defending an abortion restriction in New Hampshire and for his connection to NELF, whose stated mission champions "individual economic liberties, traditional property rights, properly limited government, and inclusive economic growth" as well as "vigorous advocacy of free market principles."

The group filed an amicus brief in 2021 in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, arguing that the EPA's ability to impose emissions regulations to fight the climate crisis should be curtailed.
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2. Thanks for your post

Thanks for posting this. I would have had no idea without the information you provided. It's a good thing he withdrew.

[diva77]

3. You're welcome.

Yes, good that he withdrew!