President Joe Biden announced a significant achievement in the judicial landscape, confirming the appointment of the 235th federal judge under his administration. This number stands as a notable benchmark, the most in a single term since the Reagan era of the 1980s. According to a statement obtained by The White House, this judicial cohort includes one Supreme Court Justice, 45 Circuit Court Judges, two judges on the Court of International Trade, and a particularly large number of 187 District Court Judges, all hailed as reflecting the best of America.
Biden has fulfilled his promise to create a judiciary that reflects the nation's demographics. His appointees, including the first Black woman and public defender on the Supreme Court, have made historic strides. The judiciary now includes diverse professionals with backgrounds in civil rights, workers' rights, and immigration advocacy.
President Biden has made history with judicial appointments that break long-standing barriers. "They are all highly qualified. And they have had distinguished legal, judicial, and academic careers," said the President in a statement released by The White House. Notably, his appointments include the most Black women appointed to Courts of Appeals, surpassing previous administrations. He has also appointed the first Muslim-American and the first Native Hawaiian woman to life-tenured judicial roles.
Biden's efforts received bipartisan support, which was key to achieving this milestone. He acknowledged the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin for their role in facilitating these judicial confirmations. The President stated in the same release, "Judges matter. They shape the everyday lives of Americans, preserving our freedoms and defending our liberties."
