Dick Durbin: “Public executions have no place in a democracy.”

Much like a toddler throwing a tantrum, Donald Trump continues to punish Americans who live in states that did not support him in the last election.

Judge Harjani, thank you for that warm introduction and congratulations on the conclusion of your term as president of the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter.

Amid these challenges, judges have performed their duties capably and courageously. I have implored executive branch officials and my colleagues in Congress to support our judges in the face of these attacks.

For nearly 30 years as a Senator, I took the responsibility of recommending judicial nominees to the President—along with the Senators I have served alongside with—very seriously.