The United States has a vast, diverse population with people from many different backgrounds who have gone through many different experiences. The federal judiciary does not reflect this diversity.
On the importance of diversity in the judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor once noted: "a different perspective can permit you to more fully understand the arguments that are before you and help you articulate your position in a way that everyone will understand." The United States has a vast, diverse population with people from many different backgrounds who have gone through many different experiences. The federal judiciary does not reflect this diversity.
"Diversity on the Federal Bench Should Be a Priority for the President No Matter His Party", The Legal Intelligencer (November 6, 2020).
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