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CONFIRM CLAUDE ALLEN
October 28, 2003

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Coalition for a Fair Judiciary today announced its endorsement of Claude Allen, nominee to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. Allen is testifying today at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

“Claude Allen is an extraordinary nominee with a sterling record of accomplishment,” said Kay Daly, president of the Coalition for a Fair Judiciary. “Whether serving in the public or private sector, Allen is well known for his dedication, compassion and professionalism.”

Allen is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and Duke Law School. After clerking for DC Circuit Court of Appeals Judge David Sentelle, he went into private practice at Baker and Botts. He served with distinction both as the Deputy Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the State of Virginia. Currently, Allen is Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service.

“Once again, President Bush has nominated a candidate of extraordinary character and accomplishment. But just as in the case of Janice Rogers Brown, extreme elements of the left wing are pulling out the stops to prevent his confirmation,” said Daly. “Why are they so concerned about black conservatives being nominated to the bench? The answer is clear. Any minority who escapes the Democrat plantation is a target for destruction by the left. They cannot tolerate dissent of any kind.”

“In fact, Claude Allen’s record definitively shows dedication to a wholehearted embrace of the rule of law, “said Daly. “And the Left just can’t stand it. “

The Coalition for a Fair Judiciary The Coalition for a Fair Judiciary is a 501(C)4 organization comprised of more than 75 grassroots organizations dedicated to supporting qualified, capable federal judicial nominees who are committed to fair and accurate interpretation of existing law. Judicial activism, characterized by rulings that create law rather than apply the law, has had a detrimental impact on American society and commerce. We seek to support federal judicial nominees who, in the words of Socrates, will “hear courteously, answer wisely, consider soberly and decide impartially.”