AFSCME applauds Senate for confirming President Biden's 235 judges

Senate Confirms Record Number of Judicial Nominees Under Biden

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a historic number of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, marking a significant milestone in diversifying the federal judiciary. This achievement has reshaped the demographic and professional landscape of the federal bench under Biden's administration.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders highlighted the Senate's confirmation of the 235^th judicial nominee, noting this accomplishment as a transformative moment. According to Saunders, "the Senate has officially confirmed 235 of President Biden’s judicial nominees, making the federal bench more demographically and professionally diverse than ever before."

Among the newly confirmed judges are a significant number of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including people of color and women. Importantly, this cohort also includes the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. This progress reflects the administration's commitment to a more inclusive judiciary.

Despite celebrating this milestone, Saunders urged the Senate to maintain momentum in confirming additional judicial nominees. He emphasized the importance of extending the session to ensure the confirmation of "fair-minded and qualified individuals." His statement specifically called for the confirmation of the remaining Circuit Court nominees, with a particular focus on labor lawyer Karla Campbell for the 6^th Circuit.

As Saunders stated, "President Biden’s nominees have proven their commitment to upholding the rule of law. Our democracy will be stronger with their confirmation." This ongoing effort to confirm nominees is viewed as pivotal in reinforcing the integrity and diversity of the judicial system.