Let's Get One Thing Straight, They're Not: The Appointment of the First Openly Gay Federal Judges

In this Article, Judge Epps and Ms. Kaitlin Minkler collect an unrivaled amount of information about the first openly gay judges confirmed for life to federal courts of general jurisdiction in the United States. The Article references interviews with the judges about their trailblazing journeys. It...

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Published in:Washington University journal of law and policy 2024-01, Vol.73 (1), p.6
Main Authors: Epps, Willie J., Jr, Minkler, Kaitlin M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appointments, resignations and dismissals
Demographic aspects
Equality before the law
Homosexuality
Judges & magistrates
Judicial selection
Judiciary
Laws, regulations and rules
LGBTQ people
Sex discrimination
Sexual minorities
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Summary:In this Article, Judge Epps and Ms. Kaitlin Minkler collect an unrivaled amount of information about the first openly gay judges confirmed for life to federal courts of general jurisdiction in the United States. The Article references interviews with the judges about their trailblazing journeys. It examines the experiences of these twenty-two judges as they shape the judiciary from within and inspire future generations of LGBTQIA+ lawyers.
ISSN:1533-4686