Newsom nominates Justice Patricia Guerrero as California's next chief justice
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Justice Patricia Guerrero to be the next chief justice of the California Supreme Court, elevating a Latina to California’s top judicial post for the first time.
In a statement, Newsom said Guerrero “has established herself as a widely respected jurist with a formidable intellect and command of the law and deep commitment to equal justice and public service.” Guerrero’s appointment also made sense politically, he said, as appointing the first Latina chief justice “speaks directly to the nearly 40% of the California population with Hispanic ancestry.”
In announcing her selection, Newsom said Evans “has dedicated herself to helping all Californians have an equal chance at justice.” She worked as associate director of the ACLU of Northern California from 2010 to 2013, and has served on federal teams monitoring police departments in Oakland and Cleveland. She went to the UC Davis School of Law.
“She’s a moderate who should fit right in with the court’s existing consensus culture,” he said — referring to the huge number of cases the current court has decided unanimously.“Running the third branch of California’s government would be a daunting task for anyone, and stepping into that role with just a few months to prepare will be a challenge,” Carrillo said.
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