National Urban League Calls on Senate for Swift Confirmation of Judge Dana Douglas

WASHINGTON, DC (July 29, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League called on members of the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Judge Dana Douglas to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit:

“At a time when critical civil, human, and economic rights issues are being litigated in our federal courts, we need a judge like Judge Douglas to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to serve in this role and bring new insight to the court that it has not yet had. President Biden has kept his promise to diversify the court with qualified judges that have a range of legal experiences and reflect America’s diversity. We thank the Senate Judiciary Committee for today’s hearing, and we encourage every member of the committee to support her nomination and the full Senate to swiftly consider and confirm her.

“I have watched Judge Douglas grow as a professional since her days in high school in New Orleans. I have always admired her focus, diligence, and character – attributes that have served her well throughout her legal and judicial career. She is more than prepared and well qualified to serve as an impartial and fair jurist. The people of the 5th Circuit and the nation will be well served by her.”

The National Urban League wrote a letter to the Senate supporting Judge Douglas’ nomination. You can read that letter here.