June 4, 2009

Nevada Senator Harry Reid today joined leaders from several national Hispanic organizations to discuss Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama’s nominee to the United States Supreme Court.  Once confirmed, she will be the first Hispanic to serve on the nation's highest court.  Sotomayor is an accomplished and qualified nominee whose real- world experience and understanding of the law will serve Nevadans well.  "I have great admiration for her life story and accomplishments," Reid said of Judge Sotomayor.

The Hispanic leaders meeting today with Reid included Raul Yzaguirre, founder and former President of the National Council of La Raza; Liz Lopez of the National Hispanic Bar Association; and John Amaya of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Reid has endorsed Judge Sotomayor and will now work to quickly confirm her in the Senate.

To see video of Senator Reid's meeting with Judge Sotomayor earlier in the week, click here.