Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Congratulates Dale Ho on his Confirmation to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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Washington, D.C.—Today, the Senate voted to confirm Dale Ho to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Ho currently serves as the Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project and supervises the ACLU’s voting rights litigation nationwide.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC issues the following statement:
“We congratulate Dale Ho on his confirmation as a judge for the Southern District of New York and thank the Senate for its vote. He is an experienced litigator, a leading advocate on voting rights and immigration, and a long-time partner on a number of leading civil rights issues. Not only is he tremendously qualified, Ho’s confirmation will add more diversity to the federal bench.
“As a seasoned civil rights attorney, Ho has argued cases before the United States Supreme Court, including successfully challenging the addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. Furthermore, he fearlessly advocated for the fair representation of undocumented immigrants, challenging their exclusion from the population count used to apportion the House of Representatives. As lead counsel in Fish v. Kobach, Ho successfully dismantled a Kansas law requiring people to show a birth certificate or passport when registering to vote. His relentless dedication to safeguarding the rights of our communities ensures that our democratic processes remain inclusive and just.
“Ho’s trailblazing work is highly regarded in the Asian American community and beyond, having been the recipient of the 2020 Asian Law Alliance Legal Impact Award, the 2019 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) President’s Award, and more. In 2018, he was named to the New York City Charter Revision Commission. His achievements are a testament to his unwavering commitment to advancing justice and protecting underrepresented communities.
“We applaud Majority Leader Schumer and the Senate for confirming Dale Ho as well as President Biden for the selection and support of such a highly-qualified nominee.”