Indian-origin Manpreet Monica Singh sworn in as America’s first female Sikh judge

“Mama we made it! It is a ‘true honor’ to have a Sikh Civil Court Judge representing the people of Harris County. Thank you everyone for making this a historic moment, one that will someday not be an uncommon occurrence – Because there will be a judiciary consisting of countless Sikh people and other minorities. I am ready to put my 2 decades of experience to good use,” she wrote Facebook Post.

Monika Singh was born and brought up Houston and currently resides in Bellaire with her husband and two children. She has been a trial lawyer for over two decades and has been associated with several civil rights organizations at the local, state and national levels.

“It means a lot to me because I represent most of H-Town, so it should be weI’m happy for it… I thought it was important for kids, as they go through their education, that they could see that there’s potential for professions that we’ve never had access to before,” she said. was quoted as saying.

The ceremony took place to a packed courtroom, with Indian-American Judge Ravi Sandil – the state’s first South Asian judge – presiding over the event.

“This is a really big moment for the Sikh community… When they see someone of colour, they know there is opportunity available to them. Manpreet is not only an ambassador for Sikhs, but she is an advocate for all An ambassador for women.” Said Sandil.

(with inputs from agencies)