The court currently has one black judge and has never had a Hispanic judge.

Cabranes also became the first Hispanic judge to serve on the Second Circuit.

Mr. Clinton continued that theme today, turning the focus on Hispanic judges.

Diaz is the first Hispanic judge to serve the Fourth Circuit.

No Hispanic or Asian judges have served on this court.

The list also includes a Hispanic judge and a black judge from western New York.

The Court of Appeals has never had a Hispanic judge.

Fuentes is the first Hispanic judge to serve the Third Circuit.

But her confirmation, in August 1992, made her the first Hispanic federal judge in the state.

In 1997 it is possible to find respected Hispanic judges and officials who could handle this important post.