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THREAD: Today we voted on a nominee—Matthew Kacsmaryk—whose career has been defined by opposition to the rights of LGBT Americans. He has argued against marriage equality, offensively described the transgender community and defended discrimination against same-sex couples.
Mr. Kacsmaryk’s long record of opposing civil rights protections for LGBT Americans should disqualify him from service on the bench. They demonstrate that he puts his personal opinion above Supreme Court precedent.
Kacsmaryk claimed that the Obama Administration — which refused to defend DOMA — had “effectively collaborated with the adversary.” Mr. Kacsmaryk made clear that he believes those fighting for the right of LGBT Americans — including the right to marry — are adversaries.
Mr. Kacsmaryk urged a court to deny that the Fourteenth Amendment extended to the right of same-sex couples to marry. He argued that a nationwide right to marriage equality would violate the free speech rights of those who oppose same-sex marriage on religious grounds.
Additionally, Mr. Kacsmaryk has argued that being transgender is a “delusion.” He also signed onto a letter claiming that transgender people are suffering from a “psychological condition in need of care,” and are “not a category of persons in need of special legal protection.”
Given the positions he has taken in litigation and the inflammatory comments he has made in his personal capacity, I am concerned Mr. Kacsmaryk will not bring the temperament needed to demonstrate respect for ALL litigants. I cannot support his nomination.
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