Jury Diversity

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Honorable Lucy H. Koh

By Judge Margaret Kuroda Masunaga (Ret.)

Growing up in racially and economically segregated Mississippi inspired Judge Koh to go to law school. She eventually became the first Korean American female federal appellate judge in the United States, and she remains passionate about seeking truth and advancing justice.

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Diversity & Inclusion

What Psychology Says about Jury Diversity

By Amanda Nicholson Bergold

Professor Bergold applies psychological research to support the value of jury diversity. In addition to discussing why juries are often unrepresentative, Bergold also explores the benefits of increasing diversity on juries—including reducing bias and enhancing the quality of deliberation discussion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Improving Jury Diversity in New York’s Federal Courts

By Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr.

Disturbed by the fact that jury panels did not reflect his community during his time as chief judge for the Western District of New York, Frank Geraci led efforts to explore ways to improve jury diversity in the federal courts in New York.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Plan of Our Own: The Eastern District of Pennsylvania’s Initiative to Increase Jury Diversity

By Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez

Jury diversity is essential to ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice, yet it remains a difficult topic for courts to address. Judge Sánchez’s court has implemented several major reforms to improve its jury selection process, resulting in increased diversity of the jury pool and enhanced community engagement within the legal system.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Case for Jury Inclusiveness and Reform: The Pennsylvania Story

By Lisette M. McCormick

Although jury service is a hallmark of American democracy, many people of color are unable to perform—or are excluded from performing—this civic duty. Established in 2005, the Pennsylvania Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Fairness has dedicated much of its time and resources to making jury inclusiveness a reality.

Diversity & Inclusion

Racial Bias in Jury Selection Must Be Addressed

By Annie H. Sloan

An aggressive effort to combat racial bias in jury selection should not only continue but also accelerate, both as a matter of statewide reforms and as an urgent necessity in every individual case in every state.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rigging the Jury: How Each State Reduces Jury Diversity by Excluding People with Criminal Records

By Ginger Jackson-Gleich

This 2021 report, published by the Prison Policy Initiative, explores the laws that prohibit people convicted of crimes from serving on juries, disproportionately impacting people of color, thereby contributing to a lack of jury diversity.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Memoriam to the Hon. William J. Caprathe: A Judge’s Judge Dedicated to Diversifying Juries

By Judge Stephanie Domitrovich

The late Judge William J. Caprathe was a leader in improving jury diversity and believed that the public’s perception of justice is strengthened by increasing the diversity of the people deciding the fates of defendants.

Technology Column

Courts & Judiciary

Distracted Driving: Using Technology to Solve a Problem Caused by Technology!

By Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr. (Ret.)

As technology increases convenience and eases the burdens of driving, it also leads to more opportunities for distracted driving. Judge Dixon discusses the use of technology to solve those distracted-driving problems.

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Ethics

Judicial Ethics and the Diverse Jury

By Marla N. Greenstein

Judges can ethically assist in achieving jury diversity by raising awareness of the obstacles to jury service and accessibility, serving on administrative committees, and speaking to the public about the importance of jury service.

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Jury Diversity

The Importance of Jury Diversity

Waymaker

The Honorable Lucy H. Koh

Features

What Psychology Says about Jury Diversity

Improving Jury Diversity in New York’s Federal Courts

A Plan of Our Own: The Eastern District of Pennsylvania’s Initiative to Increase Jury Diversity

The Case for Jury Inclusiveness and Reform: The Pennsylvania Story

Racial Bias in Jury Selection Must Be Addressed

Rigging the Jury: How Each State Reduces Jury Diversity by Excluding People with Criminal Records

In Memoriam to the Hon. William J. Caprathe: A Judge’s Judge Dedicated to Diversifying Juries

Technology Column

Distracted Driving: Using Technology to Solve a Problem Caused by Technology!

Ethics Column

Judicial Ethics and the Diverse Jury

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Jury Diversity

The Importance of Jury Diversity

Waymaker

The Honorable Lucy H. Koh

Features

What Psychology Says about Jury Diversity

Improving Jury Diversity in New York’s Federal Courts

A Plan of Our Own: The Eastern District of Pennsylvania’s Initiative to Increase Jury Diversity

The Case for Jury Inclusiveness and Reform: The Pennsylvania Story

Racial Bias in Jury Selection Must Be Addressed

Rigging the Jury: How Each State Reduces Jury Diversity by Excluding People with Criminal Records

In Memoriam to the Hon. William J. Caprathe: A Judge’s Judge Dedicated to Diversifying Juries

Technology Column

Distracted Driving: Using Technology to Solve a Problem Caused by Technology!

Ethics Column

Judicial Ethics and the Diverse Jury

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