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Michael Delaney withdraws from consideration as Biden's appeals court judge nominee.

Michael Delaney has withdrawn his nomination to be a 1st Circuit Court of Appeals judge due to lack of votes in the Democratic-led Senate. Delaney faced criticism over his handling of a legal case involving a New Hampshire school sued by the family of a girl who said she was sexually assaulted. New Hampshire Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan expressed disappointment over the withdrawal, saying Delaney was a highly qualified individual. President Joe Biden has had a near-perfect record in securing approval for his judicial nominees, having confirmed 129 federal judges so far. The White House will consult with New Hampshire's senators to identify a new nominee.

via NBC News|

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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.

via The Washington Post|

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Delaney's Judicial Nomination to be Withdrawn Due to Lack of Support

President Biden's nomination of Michael Delaney to the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to be withdrawn due to lack of support. The Senate Judiciary Committee did not hold a vote on Delaney for the second week in a row, and Chairman Dick Durbin stated that the votes were not there. Democratic Senator Cory Booker has made up his mind about Delaney but did not share his decision.

via CNN|

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Dianne Feinstein's Return to Senate Sparks Progress for Biden's Judicial Nominees.

With the return of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Democrats approved several judicial nominees out of the Judiciary Committee on Thursday that had been stalled in her absence. The committee approved six Biden judicial nominees on Thursday, three of them moving forward on a party-line vote, meaning Feinstein’s attendance was necessary for them to advance. However, the committee did not vote on former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney, President Joe Biden’s embattled selection for the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals.

via CNN|

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Dianne Feinstein's Return to Senate Brings Controversy and Opportunity.

Senator Dianne Feinstein's late arrival at a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting caused a delay in the panel's first votes on judges since her return. Despite her presence, the controversial nomination of Michael Delaney to the First Circuit was not addressed, signaling that he may not have enough support even with full Democratic attendance. Delaney faces criticism over his representation of a school in a sexual assault case and his work for a conservative legal advocacy group. Feinstein's return to the panel was met with a standing ovation from her colleagues, but her initial absence could further signal that she isn't quite out of the woods.

via POLITICO|

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Dianne Feinstein to Return to Washington After Health-Related Absence.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) returned to Washington on Tuesday after a months-long absence due to hospitalization with shingles. Her return gives Democrats back their majority on the Senate Judiciary Committee and their one-seat advantage in the full chamber. Feinstein has been at the center of criticism in recent months, with four House members calling for her resignation. The Judiciary panel has advanced eight nominees in recent weeks to final votes on the Senate floor, but four nominations remain stalled and need her presence to proceed, including Michael Delaney, a nominee for the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.

via The Hill|

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