Abortion rights group NARAL Pro-Choice America called Friday for Sen. Dianne Feinstein to be replaced as ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee after the Democratic senator from California praised the highly contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett .

Amy Barrett and this power grab pose a grave threat to every freedom and right we hold dear and tears the very fabric of our democracy. Americans whose lives hang in the balance deserve leadership that underscores how unprecedented, shameful and wrong this process is, NARAL President Ilyse Hogue said in a statement.

The Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Dianne Feinstein, failed to make this clear and in fact offered an appearance of credibility to the proceedings that is wildly out of step with the American people, she added. As such, we believe the committee needs new leadership.

Feinstein faced swift criticism after she hugged and praised Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for running what she said was a great Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Barrett, who was nominated to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs seat on the court.

I just want to thank you. This has been one of the best set of hearings that Ive participated in, Feinstein told Graham. Thank you so much for your leadership.