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Natalie Hudson has been sworn in as the new chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, becoming the first person of color to hold the position. Karl Procaccini was also sworn in as an associate justice, making him the first Muslim to sit on the court. The ceremony marked two historic firsts for the state.
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.
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 seen as historic and significant, as it brings more diversity to positions of authority in a state known for the murder of George Floyd. Hudson's promotion is not expected to affect the ideological balance of the nonpartisan court, which is mostly appointed by Democratic governors.
Natalie Hudson has been chosen by Governor Tim Walz as the new chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, making her the first chief justice of color and the first Democratic-appointed judicial branch leader in 25 years. Hudson, who has been on the Supreme Court since 2015, will replace Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea, who is retiring in October. Hudson's appointment marks a shift in the court's ideological makeup, as the seat of chief justice had been occupied by Republican appointees since 1998. Walz also announced that his former office general counsel, Karl Procaccini, will fill the associate justice slot left vacant by Hudson.