Put Latina on the court

President Obama should appoint a Latina to the Supreme Court to take the place of retiring Justice David Souter. Such an appointment would do for Latinas what Thurgood Marshall's appointment did for blacks. And it would have a significant impact on the court and the nation. The appointment of a Latino justice has been on the table for a couple of decades. With Hispanics being the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the country, it's not unreasonable to expect such an appointment. This is not about quotas or identity politics. This is about bringing new and valuable perspectives to the high court. Over the last decade, the Supreme Court has been divided on issues that are important to Latinas, including reproductive rights, affirmative action, employment discrimination, health care access, voting rights and education. READ FULL STORY
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