Governor Polis Statement on President Biden's Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court

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Today, Governor Jared Polis issued a statement on President Joe Biden's nomination of U.S. Court of Appeals - D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

"Diversity is America's strength, so it's vital that our judicial system also reflects this truth. I'm proud to have prioritized a diverse bench, knowing that history was made by Judges Frances Johnson, Samorreyan Burney, Nikea T. Bland, Pax Moultrie, Jill D. Dorancy, Dea Lindsey, and Yolanda Fennick -- Black women judges I have appointed to Colorado's state judiciary since taking office in order to ensure our justice system reflects the communities it serves. I applaud President Biden's nomination of Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation's highest court and urge the Senate to carry out a fair confirmation process."

Since taking office in 2019, Governor Polis has appointed the highest number of Black women judges to serve concurrently in the history of Colorado's statewide judiciary. The Polis Administration remains committed to achieving improved representation of Coloradans from diverse backgrounds in the state judicial system.

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