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McClatchy Washington Bureau
McClatchy Washington Bureau
National
Kate Irby

Kavanaugh would be 'worst nightmare' for gun reform, California Democrats say

WASHINGTON _ Every Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by top California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, promised to lead the fight against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Tuesday morning on the steps of the Supreme Court.

Feinstein cited Kavanuagh's stance on three issues: abortion rights, gun regulation and health care. Multiple senators, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, painted him as one of the most conservative justices to serve on the court, if he were confirmed.

"He argued in 2011 against Washington, D.C.'s ban because weapons like AR-15s are in 'common use,'" Feinstein said.

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