The confirmation of Serena Raquel Murillo as a federal judge marked President Biden’s 235th lifetime judicial appointee, surpassing Trump’s four-year record by one judge, highlighting a significant shift in the federal court’s demographic and professional composition.
Democrats celebrated not just the number of judges confirmed, but the ethnically and professionally diverse backgrounds of these judges, in contrast to previous administrations where predominantly white former prosecutors and corporate lawyers were chosen.
Senator Chuck Schumer emphasized the lasting impact of Biden's judicial appointments, stating that a quarter of all federal judges are now appointed from the Democrats' four-year term, and called this effort one of his most significant acts as majority leader.
The rush to appoint judges means Biden’s successor will face fewer vacancies compared to Trump’s takeover in 2017. This effort underscores a strategic political advantage, limiting the incoming administration's ability to reshape the federal judiciary.
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