Congressman García, Illinois Latino Elected Officials Applaud the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Statement
A coalition of Illinois Latino elected officials led by U.S. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement upon the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court:
"As members of the Illinois Latino Elected Coalition, we are thrilled to congratulate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her confirmation. We need more justices from diverse backgrounds, and the confirmation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court is long overdue.
"Throughout her confirmation hearing, Judge Jackson repeatedly displayed her integrity, legal brilliance, and depth of experience despite racist questioning by Republican Senators. And she demonstrated that the diversity she brings to the Court is not only her race and gender, but also her experience as a federal public defender.
"The Supreme Court considers cases on topics pivotal to Black and Brown communities, like immigration, criminal justice, voting rights, and so much more. We celebrate Judge Jackson's confirmation to the Court and look forward to the fresh perspective she will bring."
This statement is joined by the following members of the Illinois Latino Elected Coalition:
Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza
State Senator, IL-01, Antonio "Tony" Muñoz
State Senator, IL-02 Omar Aquino
State Senator, IL-11 Celina Villanueva
State Senator, IL-20 Cristina Pacione-Zayas
State Senator, IL-22 Cristina Castro
State Senator, IL-25 Karina Villa
State Representative, IL-01 Aaron Ortiz
State Representative, IL-04 Delia C. Ramirez
State Representative, IL-21 Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
State Representative, IL-24 Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
State Representative, IL-40 Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
State Representative, IL-83 Barbara Hernandez
State Representative, IL-85 Dagmara "Dee" Avelar
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Iris Y. Martinez
Cook County Commissioner, 7th District, Alma E. Anaya
Cook County Commissioner, 16th District, Frank J. Aguilar
Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda
City of Chicago, Alderperson 22nd Ward, Michael D. Rodriguez
City of Chicago, Alderman 25th Ward, Byron Sigcho Lopez
City of Chicago, Alderman 30th Ward, Ariel E. Reboyras
City of Chicago, Alderman 31st Ward, Felix Cardona Jr
City of Chicago, Alderwoman 33rd Ward, Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez
City of Chicago, Alderperson 35th Ward, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
City of Chicago, Alderman 36th Ward, Gilbert Villegas
City of Chicago, Alderperson 40th Ward, Andre Vasquez Jr.
City of Joliet, Councilman, Cesar Guerrero
Village of River Forest, Trustee, Erika Zambrano Bachner
Triton College Trustee, Norma Hernandez
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