Meet the Nominated Judges

Federal courts are the last line of defense for our constitutional rights, and the judges who sit on them must be fair, independent, qualified, and reflect the communities they serve.

The US Circuit Courts of Appeals hear challenges to lower court decisions and have the last word on thousands of issues that impact our daily lives.

Below are the circuit court nominees NCJW has taken a position on:

Jennifer Sung

Nominated for a Lifetime Position to:
the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
NCJW Supports Jennifer Sung to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

NCJW Supports Jennifer Sung. Here’s why:  A union organizer-turned-labor attorney, Jennifer Sung has spent her career advocating for workers’ rights. She is currently a member of the Oregon Employment Relations Board, hearing labor disputes from thousands of workers covered by collective bargaining agreements in the public and private sectors. Prior to this, Sung worked at … Continued

Fair? Yes
Independent? Yes
Qualified? Yes
Confirmed? Yes
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Justice Beth Robinson

Nominated for a Lifetime Position to:
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
NCJW Supports Justice Beth Robinson's nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

NCJW Supports Justice Beth Robinson. Here’s why: Justice Beth Robinson currently serves on the Vermont Supreme Court. A pioneer in shaping the litigation and legislative strategy behind same-sex marriage, Justice Robinson made history in 2011 as the first openly LGBTQ Justice on the Vermont Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the … Continued

Fair? Yes
Independent? Yes
Qualified? Yes
Confirmed? Yes
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Because #CourtsMatter, NCJW believes all federal judges must be:

Fair

Do they respect equality and justice for all and understand the impact of the law on everyone?

Independent

Are they impartial, nonpartisan, and not influenced by outside parties or interests?

Qualified

Have they been objectively assessed for their experience, competence, principles, and temperament?

...and the diversity of the federal bench should reflect our society