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Espinosa nominated for Appellate Court
March 3, 2011
Connecticut: Yesterday Governor Dannel Malloy announced the nomination of Carmen E. Espinosa to the Connecticut Appellate Court. She was nominated to succeed Lubbie Harper, who was recently chosen to fill a vacancy on the Connecticut Supreme Court. Espinosa's nomination must first be confirmed by the Connecticut State Legislature before she joins the court. [1]
If confirmed, Espinosa will be the first Hispanic judge to serve on that court. Of this she said, "I want to thank Gov. Malloy for his commitment to diversity in our judiciary. Your historic appointment not only honors me, but also the Hispanic community. And it is appropriate indeed that your announcement today coincides with the 94th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson signing the Jones Act [on March 2, 1917] and Puerto Ricans becoming United States citizens."[1]
She has served on the Connecticut Appellate Court since 1992. Prior to that, Espinosa was a federal prosecutor and an FBI agent.[1]
Of the nomination, Governor Malloy said, "Judge Espinosa is a strong, fair and well-respected member of the Superior Court. It is an honor to nominate her for elevation to the Appellate Court."[1]
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