Statement of GLAD Civil Rights Project Director Mary L. Bonauto on the nomination of Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit:

“I am thrilled to see the nomination of Justice Beth Robinson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and can think of no one more deserving of the honor. Throughout her years of service as both a litigator and a justice, Justice Robinson has deliberated thoughtfully and with profound wisdom, integrity and humility. Her deep commitment to the rule of law and to the principle of equal justice under law for all who come before the court will make her a remarkable asset to our federal judiciary. That her confirmation would make her the first openly lesbian judge to serve on a U.S. appellate court further marks a pivotal moment for our country, one that hopefully signals a welcome expansion of wider representation and diversity of perspectives on our nation’s high courts.”