REPRESENTATION MATTERS
We're fighting to grow the bench of Latino federal judges to help ensure that the legal decisions that shape our society recognize the reality of many of those who live in it. According to the 2020 census, the U.S. white population is shrinking while Latinos are driving U.S. demographic growth. In contrast, 2020 research revealed that Latinos only account for 6 percent of judges on federal appeals courts, and 7 percent of judges on district courts. Meanwhile, federal courts will be dramatically shaping the future of the Latino community through decisions on issues like abortion rights, redistricting, voting restrictions, labor rights, DACA protections, criminal justice, and much more.
It's time for a judiciary that reflects and represents our nation's changing demographics.
LFJ ADVOCACY
Bradley N. Garcia- U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Latinos for a Fair Judiciary (LFJ) and its partners urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Bradley Garcia to be the first Latino judge to serve on the influential U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Dedicated to increasing diversity on the courts, LFJ and leaders representing the nation’s most prominent Latino legal and civil right communities stressed the importance of Garcia’s much-needed diverse perspective that will contribute to correcting the chronic underrepresentation of Latinos on the federal bench despite a growing Latino population in the United States.
The letter outlines Garcia’s exceptional qualifications, including his demonstrated commitment to advancing social equity and upholding equal justice in many legal areas that disproportionately impact Latino communities – namely voting rights, addressing gun violence, immigration, and reproductive rights – and calls on the Senate to quickly confirm his appointment.
ACTIONS
9.20.2022- LFJ and partners sent a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraging him to schedule a floor vote on Bradley Garcia’s confirmation. READ THE LETTER HERE
7.26.2022- LFJ and partners sent a letter to Senators in support of Bradley Garcia’s nomination ahead of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. READ THE LETTER HERE. LFJ also released a PRESS STATEMENT to promote LFJ’s support of Bradley Garcia’s nomination and to highlight the need to appoint more Latinos to the federal judiciary.
