Assembly Member Landon Dais highlights the importance of judiciary diversity in reflecting the community it serves. He shares personal experiences that underscore the biases he and other minority attorneys face in court. His narrative illustrates how representation affects outcomes, noting the difference in interaction with judges of diverse backgrounds. Inspired by Bronx County Democratic Chair Jamaal Bailey's commitment to diversity, Dais played a crucial role in passing legislation to increase judicial positions in New York, aiming to improve representation in the judicial system.
"In contrast, during my first appearance in front of a Black judge, he did not question my status or assume I was in the wrong place."
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