Lack of Diversity in Nation’s Courts Tied to Judicial Elections; Hinders Fairness in Judiciary

Texas Supreme Court justices listen to oral arguments in Texas’ latest school finance trial at the state Supreme Court, September 1, 2015, in Austin, Texas. Source: AP/Eric Gay

Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015.  A new reportreleased today by the Center for American Progress argues that the lack of diversity among the judges who sit on our nation’s courts is hindering fairness, and the perception of fairness, in our judiciary. Disparities in the re-election rates…