Sotomayor Isn't the Only Hispanic Judge

[Old Hank]

CQ Politics
By Seth Stern | May 11, 2009


The identity group political drumbeat continued Monday as a group calling itself "Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary" called on President Obama to nominate one of their own to replace Justice David H. Souter.

While much of the attention has focused on Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor, participants in the conference call pointed out that 82 Hispanics currently serve as federal judges or on state courts of last resort.

"We have a deep bench," said Gabriela Lemus, executive director of the Labor Committee for Latin American Advancement.

But participants in the call declined to name any favorites among potential Hispanic nominees.

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