Minnesota Governor Appoints Natalie Hudson as First Black Chief Justice of State Supreme Court

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Natalie Hudson as the first Black chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, making her the first person of color to lead the court. Hudson, who has been an associate justice since 2015, will assume the role when current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea retires in October. The appointment is not expected to affect the ideological balance of the court, which is celebrated as nonpartisan. Hudson's promotion is seen as historic and important for representation, particularly in a state known for the murder of George Floyd.