New York's Senate confirms Rowan Wilson as the state's first Black chief judge
1 year, 8 months ago

New York's Senate confirms Rowan Wilson as the state's first Black chief judge

The Hindu  

New York's Senate confirmed Rowan Wilson as the State's first Black chief judge Tuesday, April 18, 2023 two months after lawmakers dealt Governor Kathy Hochul a political defeat by rejecting her initial nominee for the top court post. Mr. Wilson has been an associate judge of the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court, since 2017. Mr. Wilson's nomination came after Ms. Hochul's first choice, Hector LaSalle, faced a barrage of criticism from liberal senators and their allies, who criticised decisions he made as an appeals judge. Ms. Hochul said she intends to nominate former state solicitor general Caitlin Halligan, who is currently a partner at a New York City-based law firm, to fill the associate judge vacancy.

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Minnesota governor names first Black chief justice of state Supreme Court, Natalie Hudson
1 year, 4 months ago

Minnesota governor names first Black chief justice of state Supreme Court, Natalie Hudson

Associated Press  

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New York Democrats Block Gov. Kathy Hochul's Pick For Top Judge
1 year, 11 months ago

New York Democrats Block Gov. Kathy Hochul's Pick For Top Judge

Huff Post  

Kathy Hochul pushed forward with the nomination of Judge Hector LaSalle despite early indications that she lacked the votes to confirm him. After a nearly five-hour hearing, the 19 members of the New York state Senate Judiciary Committee voted narrowly to block the nomination of Judge Hector LaSalle, whom Hochul tapped to serve as chief judge of the New York …

How One Bad Court Pick in New York Has Turned Into a National Quagmire
1 year, 11 months ago

How One Bad Court Pick in New York Has Turned Into a National Quagmire

Slate  

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Biden outpacing Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden outpacing Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees

Associated Press  

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At least 3 judges eyed as Biden mulls Supreme Court pick
2 years, 10 months ago

At least 3 judges eyed as Biden mulls Supreme Court pick

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is eyeing at least three judges for an expected vacancy on the Supreme Court as he prepares to quickly deliver on his campaign pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the nation’s highest court, according to aides and allies. Other possible candidates for the high court could come from among that group, Biden aides …

Senate votes to confirm Biden pick for DC appeals court
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate votes to confirm Biden pick for DC appeals court

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday confirmed the first appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure, elevating a judge with strong prospects of landing on the president’s short list should a Supreme Court vacancy arise. Last week, the Senate confirmed the nation’s first federal Muslim judge, Zahid Quraishi, to serve as a district court judge in New Jersey. Democrats …

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