Judges and Judiciary,
California Supreme Court
Nov. 11, 2020
Martin Jenkins confirmed to state Supreme Court
"The one thing that eluded me was a relationship because of the hard time I had accepting who I was," Jenkins said in an emotional speech after he was confirmed. "Now I understand what people in loving, caring relationships actually have."
The Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed Martin J. Jenkins as a state Supreme Court justice during a Tuesday hearing that featured an emotional tribute to his family and partner.
Jenkins, who is turning 67 on Thursday, will be the first openly gay justice on the court when he is sworn in sometime next month.
"The one thing that eluded me was a relationship because of the hard time I had acc...
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