"Texas Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez Confirmed as First Latina on 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals"
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez as the first Latina judge on the conservative-leaning 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Ramirez, currently a U.S. magistrate judge for the Northern District of Texas, received support from Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, paving the way for her confirmation. Born to Mexican immigrants, Ramirez has extensive experience in civil cases and is seen as a model for others. The 5th Circuit Court covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.