Patricia Guerrero becomes first Latina confirmed to California Supreme Court
Judge Patricia Guerrero was confirmed to the California Supreme Court on Tuesday, becoming the first Latina to serve on the court.
Following the 3-0 vote of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, Guerrero is set to be sworn in on Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), according to NBC News.
As Ive tried to express, this is not just about me, or really even just about my parents, but its about so many others just like us, Guerrero, the child of Mexican immigrants, said, according to the outlet. This is a story of the American dream, the belief that with hard work, perseverance and opportunities, anything is possible. And for that I am thankful.
The 50-year-old justice, who previously served as a San Diego appeals court judge, is replacing Associate Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, who stepped down from the bench last year. Cuéllar left the court to serve as president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, NBC reported.
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