Lesbian judicial nominee confirmed to fed’l court in Michigan

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The U.S. Senate added to the increasing number of openly LGBT people on the federal judiciary Wednesday by confirming an out lesbian by a unanimous vote.

The Senate voted to approve Judith Levy, whom President Obama nominated in July for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, by a vote of 97-0 along with other judicial nominees.

D’Arcy Kemnitz, executive director of the LGBT Bar Association, commended the Senate for confirming Levy and for increasing LGBT representation on the federal judiciary.

“Judith Levy will make an incredible addition to Michigan’s judiciary,” Kemnitz said. “LGBT representation in our courts is critical and speaks to the tremendous advocacy and support our community has received.”

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/03/12/lesbian-judicial-nominee-confirmed-fedl-court/

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1. DU rec...nt

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2. Finally! thank you, William~

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Ellen_Levy

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3. If nothing elses, we are persistent.

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4. Definitely!