Washington, DC— Following today’s Senate confirmation of Tiffany Cunningham as a United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit, People for the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement:
“We are very pleased by today’s confirmation of Tiffany Cunningham to the Federal Circuit. Ms. Cunningham is brilliant, exceedingly well-qualified, and brings years of experience and expertise to this role. As a Black woman, Ms. Cunningham also brings crucial diversity to the federal bench. We offer our congratulations to Ms. Cunningham and we commend the Biden Administration for another excellent judicial nominee who continues to fulfill the promise of a judicial system that serves all Americans, not just the privileged and powerful. We look forward to the continuation of this trend.”
About People For the American Way
People For the American Way is a progressive advocacy organization founded to fight right-wing extremism and build a democratic society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity and justice for all. We encourage civic participation, defend fundamental rights, and fight to dismantle systemic barriers to equitable opportunity. Learn more: https://www.pfaw.org.