In this column published in The St. Louis American, Bayard Rustin opposes William H. Rehnquist’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing his record on civil rights and opposition to desegregation in Arizona. Rustin warns that Rehnquist’s confirmation could undermine racial progress and civil liberties, while criticizing President Richard Nixon’s judicial appointments as part of a broader political strategy.
Opposing Supreme Court Reversal: The Nomination of Judge Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr.
In this column published in The St. Louis American, Bayard Rustin condemns President Richard Nixon’s nomination of Judge Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing his record on civil rights and labor rights. Rustin warns that Haynsworth’s confirmation could threaten hard-won progress toward racial and economic equality and calls on citizens to oppose his nomination.
