Since Donald Trump was elected and Republicans took control of the Senate, Democrats haveRace to see the judges”
And yes, we made progress on “Judge-a-Rama” last week. The Senate is on track to confirm an unusual number of highly qualified nominees proposed by President Biden. But there is still much to do and time is running out.
It was good that Senate Majority Leader Schumer (New York) retained his seat in the Senate. work late to move candidates the week before Thanksgiving.
But the Senate is currently in recess, in a lame-duck session that lasts only three weeks and won't resume until December. Many of the important candidates, including those for the Circuit Court of Appeals, require a vote for the most important candidates.
The Circuit Court of Appeals is a court immediately below the Supreme Court. They decide tens of thousands of cases a year that affect the lives, health, and well-being of all of us. Each circuit's jurisdiction spans multiple states. The four circuit candidates awaiting votes represent a total of 16 states (plus Puerto Rico).
There is report Senate Democrats have reportedly reached an agreement with Republicans to abandon efforts to confirm circuit court nominees. If this is true, it's a farce.
it is a farce forOver 100 million people covered by these courts. And this is a travesty as a signal of President Trump's commitment to the long and tough battles he will face with determined candidates over the next four years. not to provide justice for all, but rather to protect the rich and powerful..
It is important to understand the contrast between the exceptional candidates who may be left behind and the kinds of candidates we can expect from the incoming Trump administration.
Candidates on the circuit court calendar include Adeel Mangi, a talented litigator with a history of pro bono work supporting religious freedom, on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals; Sixth Circuit candidate Carla Campbell has dedicated her career to defending workers' rights. 4th Circuit candidate Ryan Park;Defended the University of North Carolina Affirmative Action Admissions Policy and First Circuit Candidate Julia Lipes currently serves as a judge on the Maine Superior Court.worked with survivors About sex trafficking.
Compare this to Trump's appellate judges.
- Former Clarence Thomas Clerk James Ho of the Fifth Circuit wrote the following decision: supported Texas' “bounty hunter” law allows people to sue for damages against those who facilitate abortions
- Conservative ideologue and Trump 5th Circuit Judge Andrew Oldham joins Trump Justices James Ho and Kyle Duncan; I spat it out The court ruled that under Mississippi law, absentee ballots must be physically received by state officials by Election Day, severely damaging the use of absentee voting nationwide.
- Voting rights opponent and 8th Circuit Trump Judge David Strass dominatedNeither the NAACP nor individuals can sue to protect their rights under the federal Voting Rights Act.
- Trump D.C. Circuit Judge Justin Walker wrote the following opinion: I spat it outAs part of efforts to combat greenhouse gases, federal regulations set fuel efficiency standards for tractor-trailers.
These are the stakes. President Trump ordered Senate Republicans to halt confirmation of Biden's attorney general nominee during the lame duck session. Senate Republicans faithfully followed Dear Leader.
Well, let's see if you have what it takes to fight back.
I've seen firsthand what Schumer can accomplish. During my 10 years as mayor of New York state, I used to say that the best thing that could happen to you was to get Chuck Schumer into the Senate. He has proven tenacity and resourcefulness when needed.
We now believe it is needed again. We must win this battle for fair-minded judges who will defend the rights of all of us, not just the rich and powerful.
Mr. Svante Myrick american people.
