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The newest doll from American toy company Mattel is commanding attention and demanding order. On Monday the iconic Barbie brand released its newest playmate — Judge Barbie. The news comes as more Black women judges continue to elevate to the country’s benches.

In a press release announcing the addition, the brand said that it chose the profession to inspire young girls to pursue careers in the judicial space. Currently, in the United States, women make up just a third of sitting state judges.

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