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OFFICE OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
Justice Patricia Guerrero: The First Latina on California's Highest Court
California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has sworn in Justice Patricia Guerrero to the California Supreme Court, making her the first Latina justice to serve on the bench of the state's highest court. Her nomination was unanimously confirmed. Justice Guerrero's nomination is particularly important as California has the largest Hispanic/Latino population in the country at over 39 percent. I'm incredibly honored to take the bench on our state's Supreme Court, and I thank everyone who has made this day possible, said Justice Guerrero. I am here because of the courage, sacrifices and dedication of my parents and my grandparents who, like so many others, came to this country with the hope of a brighter future for their children. I hope that my journey encourages the next generation of leaders to pursue their dreams, and I look forward to taking on this opportunity to uphold the rule of law and work to ensure equal justice under the law for every Californian.
Sources: iceofGovernorGavinNewsom,Wikipedia
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