On August 7th, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Induction, Investiture, and Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Sunil R. Harjani, who became the second South Asian American federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Nominated to the court by President Joe Biden in February 2024 lead to his bipartisan confirmation by the United States Senate by a vote of 53-46 in March 2024.
The remarks shared by Senator Dick Durbin , Senator Tammy Duckworth, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Judge Sanjay T. Tailor, emphasized that Judge Harjani’s qualities like empathy, drive, and humility, combined with strong academic credentials, extensive judicial experience, and exceptional legal acumen, are crucial for upholding the integrity of the judicial system. Such attributes ensure that justice is administered impartially and efficiently.
We are proud of Justice Harjani’s commitment to serving the public interest and for being a powerful inspiration for future generations!