Judges

Biden Vetos New Judgeship Bill Before Trump’s Return

President Joe Biden faced a wave of criticism after he vetoed the JUDGES Act. The piece of legislation intended to create 66 new federal judgeships to alleviate pressing caseloads nationwide. The decision sparked outrage from federal judiciary leaders and lawmakers. Despite initially enjoying bipartisan support, the bill was seen as…

House Passes Bill That Gives Trump More Federal Judge Appointments, Despite Biden’s Veto Threat

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a once-bipartisan bill that would allow President Donald Trump to appoint more federal judges. The House passed the legislation on Thursday that authorizes 63 new permanent district judgeships over the next 10 years. 22 of those judgeships would be filled by…