Biden's Judicial Nominees Face Withdrawals Amid Controversies and Lack of Support
Michael Delaney, President Biden's nominee for a federal appeals court position, withdrew from consideration after months of resistance from Democrats in the Senate. Delaney was criticized for his legal record, including defending a parental notification law for abortion and representing a private school amid a sexual assault scandal. Democrats and Republicans raised concerns about his nomination, and the Senate Judiciary Committee never brought it up for a vote. Delaney's withdrawal was announced in a letter to the president, who will consult with New Hampshire Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan to identify a new nominee for the role.