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Biden's Judicial Legacy: Transforming Diversity in the Federal Judiciary

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Biden's Judicial Legacy: Transforming Diversity in the Federal Judiciary

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  • President Biden concludes his term having appointed 235 lawyers to the federal bench, accounting for over a quarter of active judges.
  • He made history by selecting Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Biden’s appointments included more women of color and LGBTQ judges than all previous presidents combined, representing a significant shift in the judiciary.
  • Experts suggest that this diverse bench will enhance public confidence in judicial outcomes reflecting varied values and backgrounds.
  • Biden's approach contrasts with prior presidents, as shown by his selection of over 45 former public defenders compared to Trump's emphasis on predominantly white male judges.

Read more about President Biden's judicial legacy here.

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