Who is Darrin Gayles? The first out gay Black federal judge will hear Trump's WSJ lawsuit
Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.
July 22, 2025
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Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.
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