Ethnic and Racial Studies· 2026Q1
Robed representatives: how Black judges advocate in American courts
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Black judges in American courts advocate for racial justice by employing distinct judicial practices, including explicit racial consciousness, race-cognizant decision-making, and the use of judicial authority to challenge racial inequities.
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- Black judges employ explicit racial consciousness in their judicial practice.
- Race-cognizant decision-making is a key advocacy strategy for Black judges.
- Black judges use their judicial authority to challenge racial inequities.
- This advocacy contributes to representation and addresses systemic issues.
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Abstract
Does increasing racial diversity on the bench produce representation? Whom do judges represent, and what makes that representation possible? In Robed Representatives, Taneisha Means Davis provides ...
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