In the past six months, Governor Newsom has appointed many Black Californians to be judges to various county superior courts.

“As Members of the Black Caucus, we’ve pursued legislative avenues to strengthen our judicial system and prevent prejudice within the courts. The recently appointed Black judges, including the imminent appointment of Judge Evans to the Supreme Court, have a wide breadth of noteworthy experience in the courtroom and dedication to the community and will continue to move the needle towards achieving more equitable distribution of justice. At a time when the state and the nation are universally contemplating their biases, the judicial branch is not immune. We appreciate and commend Governor Newsom for taking steps toward a more equitable judicial branch by appointing Black Californians who will no doubt serve our state with integrity and fairness.Diversity in leadership is critical to truly being a California for All. The CLBC remains dedicated to increasing Black participation and representation in all levels of government.”

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