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Judges and Judiciary,
California Supreme Court

Oct. 6, 2020

Jenkins says ‘here because of the struggle’ for gay rights

If confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, Jenkins will replace Justice Ming W. Chin, who retired Aug. 31. Jenkins would also be the third Black man to serve on the court.

Jenkins says ‘here because of the struggle’ for gay rights
Martin J. Jenkins was nominated by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday to the California Supreme Court. (Photo courtesy of USF Magazine, University of San Francisco)

Gov. Gavin Newsom made history Monday by nominating Martin J. Jenkins, who would become the first openly gay justice to serve on the California Supreme Court if he is confirmed.

"There is a significant responsibility that comes with being a first," Jenkins said while appearing at a lunchtime news conference with Newsom.

Many in California legal circles have known for a while that Jenkins identifies ...

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