Senate Judiciary Advances Historic Native Hawaiian Judge Nominee

On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee made a significant advancement, moving forward with the nominations of several judicial appointees. Included amongst these advancement were four candidates, one of whom, if confirmed, would make history as the first Native Hawaiian woman to officiate as an Article III judge.

The committee also decided to delay the nomination process of two other potential candidates. These postponements reportedly follow critiques from the Republican Party during the nominee’s confirmation hearings.

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