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The Advocate: Lesbian lawyer Nicole Berner confirmed as federal appeals court judge

Lesbian lawyer Nicole Berner confirmed as federal appeals judge

People For President Svante Myrick celebrated the confirmation of lesbian judge Nicole Berner to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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People for the American Way President Svante Myrick released a statement praising Berner’s confirmation as well. “We are overjoyed by today’s confirmation of Nicole Berner, whose brilliance, experience, and commitment to justice will make her a truly outstanding federal judge,” he said.

“Nicole Berner is one of those selfless people whose passion is helping others,” Myrick continued. “As an attorney she represented workers at SEIU and defended reproductive rights at Planned Parenthood. Before she began her law career, she helped establish an organization for Israeli women who suffered violence and led workshops on democracy for Arab and Jewish children. … Her confirmation underscores the importance of continuing to confirm President Biden’s judicial nominees.”

Read more in The Advocate.