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Judges and Judiciary,
California Supreme Court

Jul. 7, 2020

Pressure mounts on governor to name LGBTQ justice to state high court

Gov. Gavin Newsom intends to announce his nominee within the next few months.

Pressure mounts on governor to name LGBTQ justice to state high court
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to name a replacement within months for California Supreme Court Justice Ming W. Chin, who retires Aug. 31.

Pressure is mounting on Gov. Gavin Newson to appoint the first openly LGBTQ justice to replace California Supreme Court Justice Ming W. Chin, according to some close to the administration. Meanwhile, the court could soon see another retirement, according to a source speaking on background.

Chin announced in January he would leave the court on Aug. 31 after almost 25 ye...

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