Washington, DC – Following the announcement by the office of Senator Dick Durbin that Senator Durbin will not seek re-election, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the following statement:
“We celebrate Senator Dick Durbin for his commitment to justice, fairness, and equality. As chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, he has played a critical role in improving our federal courts making it possible for President Biden to surpass prior presidents in the number and quality of fair-minded judges confirmed to the federal bench. The federal courts are more professionally and demographically diverse than ever before thanks to Senator Durbin’s efforts."
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