#Justice4Life Action Kit

Dear Pro-Life Friend,

Now is our opportunity to get another great Justice in the mold of Justice Scalia. President
Trump’s first nominee, Justice Neil Gorsuch, has already left his mark on the Court by protecting
religious liberty and free-speech rights of pro-lifers and Americans several times this term. We
deserve another great Justice who will listen to both sides of an argument and interpret the
Constitution as it was written, unlike some Justices on the Court who believe they should impose
their own personal views, legislating from the Supreme Court bench.

That is why Students for Life of America (SFLA) has compiled this #Justice4Life Action Kit for any
pro-life activist or pro-life group that wants to use it. In this kit, you will find practical tips for how
you can help ensure President Trump’s next nominee to the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, is
confirmed.

If you have any questions about how to use this kit, please feel free to e-mail the SFLA Regional
Coordinator in your area or e-mail Matt Lamb at mlamb@studentsforlife.org. You can also reach
Students for Life headquarters anytime by calling (540)834-4600.

For Life,

Kristan Hawkins
President, Students for Life of America
Talking Points
Before you start making phone calls to your U.S. Senators and writing letters to local
newspapers, you need to make sure you have solid and simple talking points to use. Remember
that you will likely be trying to convince someone who does generally not agree with you, to take
what you say seriously. Here are some key talking points when speaking to a reporter, a Senate
staffer, or U.S. Senator themselves.

 We deserve a fair-minded Supreme Court justice.

 Judge Brett Kavanaugh is well-qualified. He has repeatedly ruled in favor of religious liberty and
free-speech rights.
 Pro-life advocates deserve to have a fair hearing on important issues.
 A good judge will hear both sides of the argument, and Judge Kavanaugh will do just that.
 Judge Kavanaugh will put principle over politics.
 Many people voted for Donald Trump because he said he would appoint good federal judges and
justices, and the Senate should confirm Brett Kavanaugh and respect the wishes of the American
people.
 Every citizen should want a Supreme Court that will hear all sides of an argument and put aside
personal political views; Judge Kavanaugh will do that.

Attend a Town Hall

Attending a Senator’s town hall is another great way to have your voice heard. You just have to
show up and have questions prepared. During town halls, Senators will often take questions and
this is a great time to ask your question.

First, find out where your Senator will be by the week of the August recess, August 5th through
the 11th by calling their Senate office; you can find how who your Senator is and get the contact
information for their Washington and state offices here; https://www.senate.gov/senators.
Simply call, say that you are a constituent, and ask them for the Senator’s schedule.

Second, show up to the town hall with your question ready. Remember that a Senator is less
likely to call on someone who is clearly in disagreement with them, so dress in normal clothes
without any political insignia.
Third, if you can, bring someone else with you to film you asking the question. At a minimum,
you can record the interaction on your phone. Remember to record horizontally and to send the
video to Matt Lamb at mlamb@studentsforlife.org immediately after.

The main question we want to ask is:

1. I am a pro-life voter in this state. Will you pledge to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh?

If you want to ask your Senator how he or she will vote on defunding Planned Parenthood, a
late-term abortion ban, or other pro-life related issues, that is fine too, but the goal should be to
get them on record on their position for the Supreme Court nominee.

Call Your Senator

Calling your U.S. Senators is a great way to put pressure on him or her to support the next
Supreme Court nominee. Plus, it easy to do and only takes a few minutes. We suggest that you
call your Senator’s Washington, D.C. office as well as their field offices in your state.

First, look up the contact information for your two Senators here:
https://www.senate.gov/senators.

Then, prepare what you will say before you call in. It is best to keep your message short and to
the point. You will likely be talking to an intern or a Constituent staffer. Their job is to take calls
like yours and note what residents say. You will want to make sure it is clear you are a resident
and a constituent of the Senator.

You can say something like this when you call:

Hello, my name is Bob Smith, and I am a resident of Fort Wayne. I am calling to ask Senator
Donnelly to vote yes on confirming Brett Kavanaugh. I believe he will be a good representative of
our state and will fairly apply the law and be an impartial justice. Thank you for your time.

Remember to always be polite and to the point!

Tweet Your Support
Social media is quickly becoming a new way to contact your elected officials and show your
support or opposition on a particular issue. In fact, the staff of many elected officials say they
now count tweets directed at them in the same way as a phone call or a written letter.

First, find your Senator on Twitter. The easiest way is to search for their name in Twitter. They
should have a blue checkmark next to their name. Some Senators have two accounts, a
personal/campaign one as well as an official office account. You can tag both.

Then, write your tweet. Since you only have 280 characters to work with, you have to keep it to
bite-sized points. Some example tweets would be:

--.@SenatorHeitkamp As a resident of North Dakota, I am asking you to confirm

#AnotherGreatJustice in the mold of Justice Scalia. #Justice4Life

--.@SenatorCollins Judge Brett Kavanaugh will be a fair justice who will listen to both sides. He
deserves to be confirmed. #AnotherGreatJustice #SCOTUS #Justice4Life

--.@Senator_JoeManchin WV deserves a good, fair justice like Judge Brett Kavanaugh. He will be
a fair justice. Please vote to confirm. #anothergreatjustice #scotus #Justice4Life

Chalk Your Messages

A simple way to make sure your message is seen is to chalk outside important places, such as
Senate constituent offices. Simply chalk messages such as #justice4life #anothergreatjustice and
#justice4life.org!

You can then post these pictures on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with the same hashtags,
and we’ll share the best posts!
Letter to the Editor
One way to spread awareness to your community is by sending in a Letter to the Editor to local
newspapers. Politicians do not want to see bad coverage in their local papers, as they know that people
who read local papers are often politically engaged and will likely be casting their vote in the next
election.

A good Letter to the Editor is about 150-350 words, but make sure to check with each paper for their
specifications, which are usually printed online. Since the main focus of your letter will be encouraging
support for the Supreme Court nominee, you will want to make this clear from the beginning.

Sample Letter

Dear Editor:

The U.S. Senate has an opportunity to confirm a solid Supreme Court justice. Senator [insert name] should

vote to support Judge Kavanaugh. A country like ours that values freedom and democracy would benefit

from a fair-minded judge like Judge Kavanaugh.

NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
EMAIL
Thank you for Speaking Up!
Thank you for taking the time to speak up and stand for life.

Remember to keep sharing Students for Life content and checking out our website,
studentsforlife.org, as well as social media for more information.

You can visit justice4life.org for more information on this Supreme Court confirmation fight. Feel
free to contact Matt Lamb at mlamb@studentsforlife.org or at (540)834-4600 with any
questions or suggestions!