Schumer Praises Senate For Sending First Openly Gay Man To The Federal Bench

Sen. Chuck Schumer praised the Senate Tuesday for confirming Judge Paul Oetken, who will be the first openly gay man to serve as a Federal Judge.

“His confirmation brings us one step closer to equality,” Schumer said in a statement.

Oetken, who will serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, has been a strong advocate for the LGBT community. His confirmation comes in wake of New York legalizing gay marriage.