{"id":2101634,"date":"2023-11-17T07:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-judicial-nominee-pledged-to-ignore-oklahoma-abortion-law-then-lied-about-it-to-congress\/"},"modified":"2023-11-17T07:58:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:58:53","slug":"biden-judicial-nominee-pledged-to-ignore-oklahoma-abortion-law-then-lied-about-it-to-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-judicial-nominee-pledged-to-ignore-oklahoma-abortion-law-then-lied-about-it-to-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Judicial Nominee Pledged To Ignore Oklahoma Abortion Law \u2014 Then Lied About It To Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-judicial-nominee-pledged-to-ignore-oklahoma-abortion-law-then-lied-about-it-to-congress%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2101634&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Oklahoma Judge Nominee Sara Hill Accused of Lying About Abortion Laws<\/h2>\n<p>Oklahoma district judge \u200dnominee Sara Hill, a Cherokee herself and former attorney general of the Cherokee Nation, is facing scrutiny after allegedly lying\u2063 about her stance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-state-abortion-laws-put-supreme-court-under-the-microscope\/\" title=\"New State Abortion Laws Put Supreme Court Under the Microscope\">state abortion laws<\/a> following the <em>Dobbs v. Jackson<\/em> ruling. During a\u2064 Senate\u200c Judiciary Committee hearing, Hill denied\u2063 ever stating that she would \u200dnot enforce the law post-<em>Dobbs<\/em>, despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-blasted-for-hiring-king-of-viral-misinformation-rex-chapman-for-streaming-service\/\" title=\"CNN Blasted for Hiring 'King of Viral Misinformation' Rex Chapman for Streaming Service\">video evidence proving<\/a> otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>But that&#8217;s not the only\u200c issue that arose during the disastrous nomination hearing.\u2063 In a now-viral clip, Senator John Kennedy challenged Hill\u200d to explain the difference between a &#8220;stay order&#8221; \u200dand an \u200c&#8221;injunction.&#8221; To everyone&#8217;s \u2063surprise, \u2063Hill struggled to provide\u2064 a coherent\u200d answer, raising doubts about \u2063her qualifications\u200b for a federal judgeship.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udea8President \u2063Biden\u2019s district\u200b judge nominee Sara Hill was unable\u200c to explain \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenJohnKennedy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SenJohnKennedy<\/a> the difference between a \u201cstay order\u201d and an \u201cinjunction.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How\u200d can\u2064 an individual who wants to be a federal judge possibly not know this?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senator Durbin \u200ceven congratulated Hill\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6oJAKqhN3I\">pic.twitter.com\/6oJAKqhN3I<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Despite these concerning revelations, leftist groups are celebrating Hill&#8217;s \u2063nomination as a historic milestone, as she would be the first Native American woman\u200c to serve a lifetime appointment on a federal court in Oklahoma. However, as Senator Kennedy demonstrated, diversity alone does not guarantee qualification for a federal judgeship.<\/p>\n<p>Political commentator Carl Jackson criticized the elevation of individuals based on \u2062identity politics, stating, &#8220;By\u200d the end of the first year of law\u200c school, \u2064there wasn&#8217;t a student in the class that couldn&#8217;t answer that with ease.&#8221; Others questioned the legitimacy of \u200cHill&#8217;s \u2062legal knowledge, sarcastically asking if she obtained her law degree from a &#8220;Cracker Jack box&#8221; or a \u2062&#8221;Woke University No Education School of Law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>But the concerns surrounding Hill&#8217;s nomination go beyond her \u200black of basic legal understanding.\u2062 As\u2063 the \u2063Cherokee Nation&#8217;s \u200dattorney general, Hill supported the <em>McGirt v. Oklahoma<\/em> Supreme Court decision, which transferred jurisdiction over tribal members in the \u200beastern half of the state to native authorities. This decision has sparked jurisdictional conflicts between the state and tribes, with Oklahoma Governor Kevin \u2063Stitt describing it as a &#8220;fight for the very fabric of\u200c our state.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the embarrassing hearing, President Biden continues to prioritize diversity in his judicial nominations. On the same day, he announced five more nominees, including Nicole Berner, who would be \u200dthe first\u200b openly homosexual\u200c judge\u200d on the\u2062 Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Adeel Mangi, who \u2063would be the\u200d first Muslim-American circuit court judge if confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>While diversity\u2063 is important, \u200bit should not overshadow the need for qualified \u2062and knowledgeable individuals to serve as federal judges. Hill&#8217;s nomination\u2063 raises\u200b serious doubts\u2062 about her suitability for the position.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Evita Duffy-Alfonso is a staff writer for The Federalist and co-founder of \u2062the Chicago Thinker. She is passionate about the Midwest, lumberjack sports,\u2062 writing, \u2064and her family. Follow her on\u200b Twitter at @evitaduffy_1 or contact her at evita@thefederalist.com.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How does Sara Hill&#8217;s lack of understanding about basic\u2064 legal terms and procedures, as demonstrated during the Senate Judiciary\u2064 Committee hearing, raise doubts about her competence and preparedness for a federal judgeship?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tenure \u2062as a federal judge. While diversity \u200dand representation are important factors in judicial appointments, \u2063it is equally crucial to\u200d ensure \u200cthat nominees\u2062 possess \u2063the necessary qualifications and integrity to uphold the law \u2063and dispense justice fairly.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations against Sara Hill raise serious\u2064 doubts about her suitability for the role\u200d of a district judge. By denying her previous statements regarding the enforcement of state abortion laws\u200c after the <em>Dobbs v. Jackson<\/em> ruling, Hill has undermined her credibility and\u2063 integrity. This\u2062 raises concerns about her willingness to uphold the law and respect legal \u2064precedents, which are fundamental \u200daspects of the judicial system.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Hill&#8217;s\u200c inability to explain the difference between \u200da &#8220;stay order&#8221; and an &#8220;injunction&#8221; during the\u200b Senate Judiciary Committee hearing is deeply \u2063troubling. Understanding the nuances and technicalities of legal terms and procedures is \u2062a basic requirement for any aspiring judge. Hill&#8217;s failure to provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-judicial-nominee-pledged-to-ignore-oklahoma-abortion-law-then-lied-about-it-to-congress\/\" title=\"Biden Judicial Nominee Pledged To Ignore Oklahoma Abortion Law \u2014 Then Lied About It To Congress\">coherent response casts \u200cdoubt<\/a> on her grasp\u2063 of\u200d fundamental legal \u200cconcepts and raises questions about her competence and preparedness for a federal judgeship.<\/p>\n<p>The nomination of a judge\u200d should be \u200bbased on merit, competence, and an \u2064unwavering commitment to \u2062the rule of\u200d law. While the representation\u200b of diverse backgrounds is\u2063 crucial, it should not\u200d overshadow\u200c the importance of selecting individuals who are qualified and\u200b capable of fulfilling \u2062their duties with impartiality and respect\u200c for legal principles.<\/p>\n<p>Leftist groups celebrating Hill&#8217;s nomination solely based on her identity as a Native American woman \u200dis a myopic view that undermines the \u2063importance of competence and qualifications in the judiciary. It is essential to prioritize individuals who have a deep understanding\u2064 of the law \u200cand\u2064 can impartially interpret and apply it, irrespective of their background.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations against Sara Hill and her flawed performance during\u2062 the Senate \u2064Judiciary Committee hearing highlight the\u200b need for a\u2064 thorough and comprehensive vetting process for judicial nominees. It is essential to assess their knowledge, experience, and adherence to legal principles before appointing them\u2062 to such vital\u2062 positions.<\/p>\n<p>The integrity and credibility of the judiciary are\u200d pivotal for a just and fair society. Upholding the rule of law and ensuring impartiality in decision-making should be the utmost priority. The \u200dallegations against Sara Hill \u2062raise \u2062legitimate concerns about \u2063her ability to meet these expectations. It is crucial for the Senate and the American public to critically evaluate \u200cher\u200d qualifications\u200d and integrity before making\u2062 a\u2063 decision on her nomination\u2064 for a district judge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oklahoma district judge nominee Sara Hill apparently lied about her previous pledge to ignore state abortion laws on Cherokee Nation land following the historic Dobbs v. Jackson ruling. Hill, a Cherokee herself, was previously attorney general of the Cherokee Nation.\u00a0 During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, asked Hill whether<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1623,"featured_media":2101635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2101634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1623"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101634\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2101635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}