Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) supports first Native federal judge in California
Channel: indianz
Date: 23/05/2022

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate on May 18, 2022, to discuss the pending confirmation of Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes to the federal bench.

"Next, we will soon vote on Judge Sunshine Sykes’ confirmation to become a judge for the Central District of California.
 
"A member of the Coyote Pass Clan of the Navajo Nation, Judge Sykes is devoted to pursuing justice for those who have too often been left behind by our legal system.
 
"Judge Sykes earned her undergraduate degree and her JD from Stanford University.
 
"After law school, she chose to begin her legal career with California Indian Legal Services.
 
"Judge Sykes built a reputation as a skillful adviser and advocate for tribes addressing a wide range of legal matters, from addressing domestic violence to developing Tribal courts and preserving cultural resources.
 
"She also developed an expertise in juvenile dependency cases under the Indian Child Welfare Act.
 
"Recognizing Judge Sykes’ outstanding work, Governor Jerry Brown appointed her to California’s Superior Court in 2013.
 
"Over the past nine years, she has presided over nearly 100 cases.
 
"She will bring an impressive legal record, work ethic, and sense of empathy to her judgeship for the Central District.
 
"If confirmed, Judge Sykes will also be the first Native American to ever serve on a federal court in California. I look forward to her distinguished service in the Central District."

Video provided by Office of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California)

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