Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley said Wednesday he will not vote for one of President Joe Biden’s judicial candidates, citing claims that religious Americans are more likely to spread the coronavirus. Stated.
Lauren Arikan, Mr. Biden candidate District of Columbia U.S. District Judge John Hawley testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday when he questioned him about his beliefs about religious discrimination.Holy Asked If Ali Khan believes it is wrong to discriminate against religious communities, and doubts what he has said about the COVID-19 pandemic. (Related: Marines drop all charges against corporal for failing to comply with COVID-19 prevention orders)
“Do you think it’s wrong to discriminate on the basis of religious beliefs?” asked Hawley.
“Exactly,” said Ali Khan.
“So why did you argue that religious events and religious people are at higher risk of infection than people who have gathered to advocate for police budget cuts?” Hawley replied.
senator @HawleyMO: “Do you think it is wrong to discriminate based on religious beliefs?”
Biden’s D.C. District Judge Candidate Lauren Ali Khan: “Exactly.”
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— Carrie Severino (@JCNSeverino) June 7, 2023
As attorney general for the District of Columbia, Ali Khan told the committee that he is defending Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s COVID-19 lockdown. order Churches were prohibited from holding meetings and services. Ms Ali Khan claimed her allegations were made after discussing the issue with epidemiologists, who said they told her the church poses more risk by “singing”.
“My understanding is that epidemiologists thought that the nature of singing and such could transmit the novel coronavirus at a higher rate,” Ali Khan said.
Hawley went on to ask why Ali Khan did not provide “documentary scientific evidence” in making these allegations, to which Ali Khan said the case was “moving rapidly.” replied. Pointing to a district court ruling, Hawley said the judge had ruled that ordering churches to shut down was “discriminatory.”
“You didn’t present any scientific evidence for that,” Hawley said. “You have made these claims over and over again without any basis. Frankly, I am disappointed that you made such arguments. …I am disappointed that you have continued to defend them here today, and for that reason in particular, I do not support your nomination.”
Ali Khan’s office declined to comment.
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