Pennsylvania Dems To Hold Hearing On Biases In Court System

HARRISBURG, PA — State Democrats will hold a virtual public hearing on Friday morning to discuss biases along gender and racial lines found within Pennsylvania's court system.

Representatives Donna Bullock and Summer Lee of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus will headline the talk along with Senators Sharif Street and Anthony Williams. The event will also be hosted by the state Senate and House Democratic Policy Committees.

“Members have requested this hearing to build off the continuing efforts of the Philadelphia City Council and Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to work toward justice in the Philadelphia court system,” according to a statement from the event organizers. “This joint policy hearing will examine racial and gender bias experienced or observed by groups who interact with the court system including judges, lawyers, staff, advocates and the public.”

The discussion is set to begin at 10 a.m.

Anyone interested in viewing the event can stream it online from the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Facebook page or Sen. Katie Muth’s website . Viewers can also register for the event ahead of time on Zoom.