Key takeaways:
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Natalie Hudson as the new Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, making her the first person of color to lead the court.
- Walz expressed his confidence in Hudson’s ability to lead the court, praising her reputation as a leader and consensus builder.
- Hudson will take over for current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, and with the appointment of Hudson as Chief Justice, the court will be led by the first person of color in its history.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Natalie Hudson as the new Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, making her the first person of color to lead the court. Hudson was appointed as an associate justice in 2015 by then-Governor Mark Dayton, after serving as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals for 13 years.
Walz expressed his confidence in Hudson’s ability to lead the court, saying, “I am confident that she will advance a vision that promotes fairness and upholds the dignity of all Minnesotans.” He also praised her reputation as a leader and consensus builder.
Hudson will take over for current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, who is set to retire in October. Judicial appointments in Minnesota do not need legislative confirmation, though they periodically must go through a review process.
Hudson expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead the court, saying, “This is a tremendous responsibility that I approach with humility and resolve, seeking to continue the work of my predecessors in administering one of the best state court systems in the nation, and always seeking justice and fairness for all.”
The Minnesota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state and is responsible for deciding cases involving state law. With the appointment of Hudson as Chief Justice, the court will be led by the first person of color in its history.
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