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I've never personally experienced racism, but it significantly impacts the criminal justice system, influencing stops, arrests, prosecutions, and sentencing. This makes it easy to ignore, especially without diversity among colleagues. Race is a daily presence in courtrooms, notably in criminal cases but also in civil cases.
Diversity is crucial everywhere, but it's especially vital in the judiciary. President Obama prioritized racial diversity on the bench, unlike President Trump. I hope President Biden will prioritize racial diversity as well. Without diversity of thought, the courts can't function correctly. Our role is to protect the minority while upholding the Constitution, and without diversity we risk perpetuating the rule of middle-class white men.