Smart Judges

This has been a good week for women in Washington DC.

Yesterday President Obama announced two important federal judicial appointments.  Judge Emily Hewitt, nominated to the U.S Court of Federal Claims, began her career as one of the first group of women ordained to Episcopal priesthood in 1974.  Prior to her judicial career, Judge Hewitt was among the religious leaders who led the effort to open the priesthood to women.  Obama also announced the nomination of Marisa Demeo to the DC Superior Court.  Judge Demeo formerly headed the D.C. office of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) and was one of the most prominent and powerful civil rights advocates in Washington D.C.

Putting smart people on the federal benches is always a cause for celebration.  Nominating judges with a history of leadership on social justice issues makes this a major celebration.  These are just two of many high quality appointments coming out of the Obama administration.  Congratulations to these nominees!