First Black Woman Justice Joins Illinois Supreme Court

Lisa Holder White was sworn into the Supreme Court of Illinois, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the court.

Holder White succeeds fellow Republican, Rita Garman, who retired. Holder White’s term is set to expire December 2, 2024. She plans to run for re-election, according to WTTW.

“Taking my oath in this place today recognizes the undeniable value and merit of what I, as a Black woman, mother, daughter, sister, wife, and jurist, have to contribute to the work of our state’s highest court,” Holder White said during the swearing-in ceremony Thursday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library ...