Trailblazing Appointment: Governor Hobbs Names First Latina and Black Justice to Arizona Supreme Court
Phoenix, AZ — In a historic appointment, Governor Katie Hobbs has selected Yuma County Judge Maria Lopez to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court, marking her as the first Latina and first Black justice in the state’s history. Lopez, who has served with distinction on the Yuma County Superior Court, brings a wealth of experience and a diverse perspective to Arizona’s highest court. Her appointment by Gov. Hobbs has been praised for breaking barriers and promoting diversity within the state judiciary, which has been long overdue according to advocates for judicial diversity. “This appointment is … Read more