Fachin defends the appointment of a black woman to the STF
Amidst the dispute for the open seat on the STF, Edson Fachin defended the appointment of a black woman to compose the Court.
TL;DR
- STF President Edson Fachin supports the appointment of a black woman to the Supreme Court.
- Fachin believes there are qualified black female magistrates suitable for the court.
- The statement was made during the 9th National Meeting of Black Judges (Enajun).
- A vacancy exists on the STF following Luís Roberto Barroso's departure, with President Lula yet to make a new nomination.
- There is internal discussion about potentially re-nominating Jorge Messias or appointing Rodrigo Pacheco.
- Fachin also mentioned the STF's recognition of structural racism and the need for mechanisms to monitor the presence of black magistrates.
- He advocated for gender equity policies to incorporate racial dimensions, arguing that black women face both gender and racial inequalities.