Fachin defends black minister in STF and demands historical reparation from the Judiciary
The President of the Court states that there are qualified black female judges to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court
TL;DR
- Supreme Court President Edson Fachin advocates for the appointment of a Black female minister to the STF.
- Fachin made his remarks at the National Meeting of Black Judges (Enajun) in Rio de Janeiro.
- He noted that Black individuals constitute only 15% of judges and 28% of judiciary staff in Brazil.
- Fachin stated that the asymmetry in representation is a historical inheritance, not due to a lack of merit.
- He believes the Brazilian judiciary has historically contributed to racial inequality.
- With three ministers set to retire by age 75 in the coming years, President Lula may have four appointments to the STF.