Democrats Rush to Confirm Judges Before GOP Senate Takeover

With a looming Republican Senate majority and Trump's return to presidency, Democrats aim to secure Biden's judicial nominees.

Democrats have confirmed 213 of Biden's judicial nominees, with efforts underway to confirm several more before the new Congress begins.
Demand Justice, a progressive group, is intensifying lobbying efforts to pressure Senate Democrats to expedite confirmations during the lame-duck session.
Senate Democrats face a tight schedule with other legislative priorities, including disaster aid and a defense policy bill, potentially limiting time for confirmations.
Trump has urged Republicans to block further judicial confirmations, emphasizing the importance of shaping the judiciary with conservative judges.
Biden's nominees have increased diversity on the federal bench, contrasting with the predominantly white and conservative judges appointed during Trump's first term.