Religious Freedom Proponent Jeff Mateer Is the Most Dangerous of Trumps Judicial Nominees.

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Jeff Mateer has called transgender children part of “Satan’s plan,” dismissed same-sex marriage as “debauchery,” and asserted that the constitutional separation of church and state is a myth. He may soon receive a lifetime appointment to the federal judiciary. In September, President Donald Trump nominated Mateer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas with the strong backing of Sen. Ted Cruz. Since Senate Republicans have already voted to confirm an anti-gay blogger who compared abortion to slavery, Mateer’s comments would not appear to be disqualifying for the GOP.

Mateer’s retrograde views are dangerous on their own. What’s more dangerous is that, if confirmed, he would be in a position to adjudicate claims brought by his former employer, First Liberty Institute. Located in Plano, Texas, the law firm routinely attacks laws protecting reproductive health and LGBTQ people. Plano is within the Eastern District, and Mateer would not be required to recuse himself from suits brought by First Liberty. Quite the opposite: He would be in an excellent position to work with First Liberty to enact his alarming agenda.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/11/22/jeff_mateer_is_trump_s_most_dangerous_judicial_nominee.html

[CrispyQ]

1. It will take years to undo the damage of this toxic presidency.

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2. Nothing is disqualifying

Nothing.

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3. Mark my words; if Moore loses in AL, Littlefingers will appoint him to the federal bench.

I wouldn't put it past him to name him to the Supremes as soon as a seat empties. And I wouldn't put it past this Senate to confirm him.