For Immediate Release

August 30, 2005

Media Advisory: Roberts Opposition Grows

Organizations Representing Millions of Americans Report Groundswell of Opposition to Roberts as Nominee’s Record and Positions Become Known

Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 10 AM National Press Club, Zenger Room Washington, DC

WHAT: Press conference of leading organizations, representing millions of members, opposed to John Roberts for the Supreme Court. Leaders will outline expanding grassroots efforts to defeat the nomination of John Roberts for the Supreme Court.

WHO: Organizations Involved Include:

* Feminist Majority * National Council of Women’s Organizations * Americans United for Separation of Church and State * National Organization for Women * National Council of Jewish Women * Rainbow/PUSH * ADA Watch/National Coalition for Disability Rights * People For the American Way * MoveOn.org * National Association of Social Workers * National Abortion Federation * Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice * National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health * NARAL Pro-Choice America

WHEN: September 1, 2005 at 10 AM

WHERE: National Press Club, Zenger Room

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