Safeguarding U.S. Democracy: The Quest for a More Diverse Judiciary

League of Women Voters^®
Wichita - Metro

Why we should strive to make our courts more diverse and how to achieve this important goal.

A program to promote a fair and impartial court. Chief Magistrate Judge Karen Humphreys.

A program to promote a fair and impartial court

The Wichita League has joined with the League of Women Voters U.S. and other Kansas Leagues in a major initiative designed to improve the fairness and impartiality of the nation's courts. During 2010 and 2011, we are offering a variety of programs and other initiatives will be aimed at enhancing the legitimacy of our system of justice in the eyes of an increasingly diverse public.
For information on the courts and how to make them fairer and more impartial, click on the link provided below.
Information on the Judiciary

Chief Magistrate Judge Karen Humphreys

On March 4, 2010, the Wichita League kicked off two-year program aimed at making our courts more diverse. On that evening, Chief Magistrate for the U.S. District Court of Kansas Karen Humphreys presented a lecture titled "Safeguarding U.S. Democracy: A Quest for a More Diverse Judiciary." To view her presentation, simply click on the link "Video of Speech" provided below.
Link to Speech
Activities funded by grants from the League of Women Voters Education Fund and The Transparency and Integrity Fund of the Open Society Institute.

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