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With Republican senators promising to completely obstruct the judicial confirmation process if they regain the minority, this pace must continue and, in fact, escalate dramatically. #ConfirmLee #CourtsMatter

President Biden must be commended for his dedication to quickly filling every existing vacancy on the federal bench with brilliant legal minds like Judge Lee.

Eunice Lee is both a former public defender and a woman of color who is bringing incredibly important professional and demographic diversity to our courts. She will serve our country capably and with the highest level of professional integrity.

President Biden and Senate leadership have set a new historical precedent for the speedy confirmation of well qualified federal judges...https://twitter.com/AFJustice/status/1424124411716816897 …

We look forward to the speedy confirmation of this tremendous slate of judges by the U.S. Senate, and we applaud President Biden for continuing to work to diversify our courts and ensure that justice is equally available to all.

It matters that we have judges who spent their careers fighting for civil rights and to protect people from discrimination. It matters that our courts are inclined to weigh the rights of everyday workers as highly as they hold the rights of corporations seeking to make a profit.

Demographic and professional diversity on the federal bench is monumentally important for all those seeking justice in our federal courts, and is especially important for women, POC, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who deserve to be represented in these powerful positions.https://twitter.com/AFJustice/status/1423362583957057536 …

Today we grieve the passing of a tremendous ally in the fight for justice. Richard Trumka was a tireless advocate for workers and an important ally in the fight for equal justice for all.https://twitter.com/AFJustice/status/1423349408142344201 …

We’ve seen how much damage our courts can do to democracy, and having judges with experience as civil rights attorneys is essential to ensuring our constitutional rights and legal protections are properly applied. We look forward to her swift confirmation on the Senate floor.

Given her extensive experience and breadth of knowledge, confirming Myrna Pérez is a no-brainer. #ConfirmMyrna

Given this sad history, the SJC's decision to move the nomination of Myrna Pérez forward represents a landmark moment in Biden’s effort to bring demographic and professional diversity to the judiciary, esp. as voting rights have become one of the most pressing issues of our time.

For generations, judges with backgrounds in critical areas of the law such as civil rights and voting rights have made up just a small minority of the federal bench...https://twitter.com/AFJustice/status/1423296886568460297 …

We look forward to similar expansion proposals to meet the needs of our appeals courts.

Great work is already underway to make sure judgeships are open to people of more diverse backgrounds and legal experiences, and this expansion would be an opportunity for that work to continue.

This bill is a critical opportunity to not only address the emergency in our court system, but also to ensure our courts better reflect the diversity of people and professions across the country.

As our nation grows, so too must our courts to be prepared to efficiently respond to all Americans seeking to right the wrongs they’ve been subjected to. We are particularly encouraged that @RepHankJohnson's bill would significantly increase the number of judgeships immediately.

It’s very encouraging to see lawmakers recognize the need for growing our lower courts. Our courts are simply not meeting the needs of the American people, delaying their access to justice.https://twitter.com/AFJustice/status/1421157043176620038 …