SAN FRANCISCO — President Barack Obama has a strong record when it comes to diversifying the bench. But in the Northern District, one minority group hasn't benefitted — his own.
The number of black federal judges in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose has dwindled as those who broke barriers a generation ago have departed or taken senior status. So far, not one African-American has been named to succeed them.
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