Several Democratic presidential candidates are now advocating for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh following the publication of a detailed essay in The New York Times on September 14. This essay outlines new allegations of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place during Kavanaugh's college years at Yale. The revelations have reignited scrutiny over Kavanaugh's contentious confirmation process in 2018, which was marred by accusations of sexual assault from Christine Blasey Ford. Ford claimed that Kavanaugh assaulted her at a house party when they were both teenagers, leading to an intense and polarizing confirmation hearing.

In the wake of the New York Times essay, reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly revisited Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings and highlighted other allegations against him, including those from Deborah Ramirez, a fellow Yale alumna. Ramirez alleges that during a college party, Kavanaugh thrust his penis in her face while they were both freshmen. The article also mentions a similar incident reported by a male Yale classmate; however, neither he nor the woman involved has spoken publicly about it, adding a layer of ambiguity to the claims.

In response to these resurfacing allegations, former President Donald Trump took to Twitter, stating, "Brett Kavanaugh should start suing people for libel, or the Justice Department should come to his rescue. The lies being told about him are unbelievable. False accusations without recrimination. When does it stop? They are trying to influence his opinions. Can't let that happen!" Trump's remarks highlight the ongoing political divide surrounding Kavanaugh and the accusations he faces.

Pogrebin, who attended Yale with Kavanaugh, expressed her belief that Ramirez's allegations were inadequately addressed during the confirmation hearings. She argued that the Republicans, who controlled the process, showed little interest in amplifying Ramirez's story or providing her with a legitimate platform. Despite Ramirez being made available to the Senate Judiciary Committee, her allegations were ultimately deemed irrelevant by the committee, even after her legal team provided the FBI with a list of over two dozen potential witnesses who could support her account.

The renewed calls for impeachment reflect a broader concern among some Democratic leaders about Kavanaugh's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court in light of these allegations, suggesting that the controversies surrounding his past behavior may have implications for his judicial integrity and decision-making on the bench. As the debate unfolds, it raises critical questions about accountability, the treatment of survivors of sexual misconduct, and the influence of political power in judicial appointments.