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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"Senate Confirms Nicole Berner as First Openly LGBTQ+ Judge on 4th Circuit Court"

The Senate confirmed Nicole Berner, a longtime union lawyer and former Planned Parenthood litigator, as a federal judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Berner's confirmation is a win for progressives and diversity in the judiciary, as she will be the third openly lesbian judge on a U.S. appeals court. Her background in labor law and reproductive rights cases, as well as her personal experience as a litigant in an LGBTQ rights case in Israel, make her a significant addition to the court.

via HuffPost|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden taps labor lawyer Nicole Berner for 4th Circuit nomination

President Biden has nominated labor lawyer Nicole Berner to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, ending a stalemate between the White House and the Senate. Berner, who serves as general counsel to the Service Employees International Union, would bring a diverse background as an accomplished workers' rights attorney, LGBTQ woman, and Jewish individual to the court. The 4th Circuit, which covers several states, has become one of the most liberal appeals courts in the country. Progressives have long advocated for Berner's nomination, but disagreements and delays between the White House and Senate prolonged the process. If confirmed, Berner would be one of the few appellate judges with labor experience, providing a worker's voice in the courts.

via The Washington Post|

#4th-circuit #judicial-nomination #labor-lawyer