The Democratic-led Senate recently confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Joe Biden, surpassing the number of judges confirmed under former President Donald Trump. Biden leaves office with one Supreme Court justice, 45 appeals court judges, 187 district court judges, and two judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the confirmation “historic.” Biden emphasized the importance of judges in shaping lives.
Biden’s picks have been diverse, including public defenders, civil rights lawyers, and those specializing in immigration and workers’ rights. The White House highlighted the demographic diversity of his nominees, including the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. However, Biden lags behind Trump in appointing Supreme Court justices.
Republicans have criticized Biden’s judicial picks as being too liberal. They aim to surpass Biden’s number of judicial appointments in the coming years. Republicans stress the importance of filling vacancies with conservative judges who will serve lifetime appointments.
Ultimately, the confirmation of Biden’s 235th federal judge represents a significant achievement for his administration, emphasizing his commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the judiciary. Despite the milestone, both Democrats and Republicans are preparing for future battles over judicial nominations and the ideological direction of the courts.
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