The Democratic-led Senate confirmed Joe Biden’s 235th federal judge, surpassing the number appointed by former President Donald Trump. Biden leaves office with one Supreme Court justice, 45 appeals court judges, 187 district court judges, and two U.S. Court of International Trade judges. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a historic achievement and emphasized the importance of the lifetime appointments. Biden’s focus on diversity in his judicial picks, including more public defenders, civil rights lawyers, and underrepresented groups, was highlighted by the White House. However, Biden falls short of Trump’s record of Supreme Court appointments, and Republicans aim to surpass Biden’s number during Trump’s second term. Senators from both parties expressed the importance of filling judicial vacancies to prevent unqualified ideologues from being appointed. Despite the milestone, there remains concern about future judicial appointments and the potential impact on rights and legal decisions in the future.
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Biden’s 235th judge confirmed by Senate, surpassing Trump’s record
