CAPAC Chair Applauds Judicial Confirmation of Jasmine Yoon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Jasmine Yoon as U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Virginia, who becomes the first Asian American federal judge to serve the state of Virginia. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement:

“I am thrilled that the Senate has voted to confirm Jasmine Yoon to the U.S. District Court for the Westen District of Virginia. Her exceptional track record and commitment to excellence in the practice of law make her eminently qualified for this role, and she will be a great asset to our judicial system. I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Yoon on her historic confirmation, and I appreciate President Biden’s continued efforts to nominate highly qualified and diverse candidates to fill federal judicial vacancies and represent the diversity of our nation.”