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Biden Vows to Veto GOP-Backed Bill Expanding Federal Judgeships
politics1 year ago

Biden Vows to Veto GOP-Backed Bill Expanding Federal Judgeships

The House of Representatives passed a bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but President Biden has indicated he would veto it, making its future uncertain. The bill, initially a bipartisan effort, was brought to the floor by Republicans after Trump's re-election, leading to Democratic opposition. The legislation aims to address case backlogs by spreading new appointments over a decade, but Democrats argue it gives undue advantage to Republicans. The White House criticized the bill, suggesting it prioritizes political gains over judicial efficiency.

Biden Vows to Veto Bill Allowing Trump to Appoint More Judges
politics1 year ago

Biden Vows to Veto Bill Allowing Trump to Appoint More Judges

President Joe Biden has announced he will veto a bipartisan bill that would create 63 new permanent judgeships, with 22 to be filled by President-elect Donald Trump. The bill, which passed the Senate unanimously, aims to address staffing shortages in federal courthouses. However, Democrats oppose it due to the potential expansion of Trump's influence on the judiciary. The White House argues the judgeships are unnecessary and hastily added, while Republicans and some judicial organizations criticize the veto as detrimental to addressing the judicial backlog.