Advocates for working families and women’s health announced their opposition to the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. They said that confirmation of the nominee would endanger rights and liberties essential to women and workers. Following their remarks, no questions were asked from members of the audience.

The National Partnership for Women and Families released a report, titled “Tipping the Balance: The Record of Samuel Alito and What’s at Stake for Women,” on December 20, 2005.