American Family Association Action (AFA Action), is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association (AFA).
TUPELO, Miss. — In 2022, Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn moved a transgender rapist to a women’s prison. This decision did not stop President Biden from nominating her for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
During a recent hearing, Judge Netburn was questioned by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham if it is “possible to determine a person’s sex by only analyzing their chromosomes.” Judge Netburn answered Sen. Graham’s question by saying, “I have never studied biology and therefore I am unqualified to answer this question.”
Judge Netburn’s answer is not only a concern for the female inmates that have to live with a male, but a concern for the future of America’s prison system.
“President Biden’s judicial nominee, Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, displayed a shocking disregard for basic scientific facts by refusing to affirm that chromosomes determine biological sex, claiming she never studied biology,” says Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, the government affairs affiliate of the American Family Association. “This evasive response undermines the credibility and competence required for a federal judge. It is alarming that someone who may not recognize fundamental biological truths could be entrusted with decisions that impact our legal system and societal norms. Judge Netburn’s prior decision to transfer a male child sex abuser to a female prison, against the Bureau of Prisons’ recommendation, further exemplifies her dangerous disregard for reality and safety.
“This situation underscores the essential work of the Center for Judicial Renewal (CJR) at AFA Action. The CJR is dedicated to restoring the judiciary to its rightful role of interpreting the law based on the original meaning of the Constitution. Our judiciary must be grounded in objective truth, which aligns with both scientific facts and biblical principles. The Senate must reject this nominee to ensure our legal system remains anchored in factual and moral clarity, safeguarding our nation’s principles and the well-being of its citizens. We urge all concerned citizens to support the CJR’s efforts in promoting judicial candidates who uphold these fundamental truths and principles.”
AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America by persuading individuals with the truth of the Gospel, challenging the lost to repent, promoting societal values that are consistent with Scripture, restraining evil and exposing the works of darkness, motivating people to take a stand on cultural and moral issues, and encouraging Christians to bear witness to the world the love of Jesus Christ. Find AFA Action Alerts here.
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AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.