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MI HR0240

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tenisha Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges President Biden to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Notes that 94 percent of Supreme Court justices in the Court's 233-year history have been white men, reflecting systemic racism and sexism
  • Argues that diversity on the Court is essential for impartiality and to ensure the institution reflects the American population it serves
  • References President Biden's campaign pledge to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court, citing Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement as an opportunity to fulfill this promise
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the President of the United States

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge President Biden to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

3/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/1/2022

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