Native Hawaiian Confirmed to Federal Judgeship

The US Senate today confirmed Derrick Kahala Watson to serve as a judge for the US District Court for the District of Hawai'i.

Watson becomes the sole native Hawaiian currently serving on the federal bench, and only the fourth in US history, according to Hawai'i’s congressional delegation who commended the announced confirmation today.

“Derrick Watson’s confirmation today recognizes his eminent qualifications to serve Hawai'i and our nation from the federal bench,” said US Senator Mazie Hirono who serves as a member of the Judiciary Committee.

In a joint press release issued by the Hawai'i delegation, Sen. Hirono said, “Beyond his legal acumen, he brings sorely needed diversity and cultural perspective to the federal bench as the sole native Hawaiian currently serving.”

Read the entire piece here: http://mauinow.com/2013/04/18/native-hawaiian-confirmed-to-federal-judgeship/