Lambda Legal on the Passing of Justice Scalia

We offer our deep condolences to the family and loved ones of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia.

Justice Scalia served on the Supreme Court for nearly 30 years of our history fighting to make a case for LGBT equality and, during that time, we had several strong disagreements.

Despite his not being a friend to our community or to the causes of racial and reproductive justice, Justice Scalia was a staunch defender of important aspects of the Constitution, especially rights to free speech and against unreasonable search and seizure.

We urge President Obama swiftly to nominate and the Senate promptly to confirm a successor to Scalia’s seat on the Supreme Court. The work of the Court is too vital to keep a seat absent long.

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