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The federal judiciary plays an important role in the daily lives of Hispanics and all Americans. Use the links below to learn more about the history and role of our courts.

Diversity on the Federal Bench

While the U.S. Supreme Court now has greater gender and racial/ethnic diversity than ever, minorities remain under-represented on our federal courts. As America and the legal profession grow more diverse, the legitimacy of our courts is undermined if they fail to reflect the diversity of the people they serve.

Why the Judiciary Matters

The judicial branch has played an impactful role in the lives of minorities by extending equal protections and rights. The courts are often the last resort – and sometimes the only resort – for minorities seeking redress from inadequate or unfair laws.

Judicial Emergencies

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts tracks what it calls “Judicial Emergencies;” federal judgeships that have been vacant for so long that hundreds of filings have overwhelmed the court. Clicking the link above will bring you to a list of judicial emergencies. Visit our “Get Involved” page to see what you can do to help.

Judicial Emergencies at USCourts.gov >>

Recent News

Feb 10, 2012

Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary calls on Senators to put politics aside, support Judge Adalberto Jose Jordan

Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary today urged members of the U.S. Senate to support the nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan to be United States Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit. Judge Jordan has bipartisan support and is exceptionally qualified, yet his nomination faces a cloture vote on Monday afternoon to overcome a filibuster. A group of Senators have pledged to block all Presidential nominees, regardless of the qualifications or the urgent need to fill the vacancies.

Sep 13, 2011

AP: Obama increases number of female, minority judges

Associated Press

President Barack Obama is moving at a historic pace to try to diversify the nation's federal judiciary: Nearly three of every four people he has gotten confirmed to the federal bench are women or minorities. He is the first president who hasn't selected a majority of white males for lifetime judgeships.

Aug 2, 2011

President Obama Nominates Judge Adalberto José Jordán to the United States Court of Appeals

Today, President Obama nominated Judge Adalberto José Jordánto the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

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Updates

Mar 13, 2012

ACTION ALERT: National Call-in Days March 13-15 to End the Obstruction and Confirm Judges

Take Action: From March 13-15, call your senators toll free at 1-866-338-5720, and urge them to vote on President Obama’s judicial nominees and stop the unprecedented obstruction of justice in our courts.

Feb 10, 2012

HFJ Alert: Cloture Filed on Judge Adalberto Jordan

Some Senators remain set on playing politics with even the most qualified and non-controversial nominees. Before Monday's vote, it is crucial that we show our support for Judge Adalberto Jordan and urge our Senators to vote "yes." Please call your Senators' offices at (202) 224-3121 and tell them how important a diverse, qualified, effective judiciary is to you

Aug 19, 2011

White House Infographic: Record Judicial Diversity, Record Judicial Delays

Jun 20, 2011

Sen. Leahy Statement on Wal-Mart V. Dukes

The Supreme Court today issued an opinion in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of 1.5 million female Wal-Mart employees. At issue in the case was whether the corporation employed a practice of pay and promotion discrimination against female employees.

May 4, 2011