Biden taps labor lawyer Nicole Berner for 4th Circuit nomination
President Biden has nominated labor lawyer Nicole Berner to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, ending a stalemate between the White House and the Senate. Berner, who serves as general counsel to the Service Employees International Union, would bring a diverse background as an accomplished workers' rights attorney, LGBTQ woman, and Jewish individual to the court. The 4th Circuit, which covers several states, has become one of the most liberal appeals courts in the country. Progressives have long advocated for Berner's nomination, but disagreements and delays between the White House and Senate prolonged the process. If confirmed, Berner would be one of the few appellate judges with labor experience, providing a worker's voice in the courts.