Biden Sets Record with Historic Black Judicial Appointments
TL;DR
President Joe Biden is on track to appoint more federal judges of color than any previous U.S. president, with 60% of his 233 appointees being people of color. This includes 40 Black women, surpassing previous records. Biden's efforts aim to diversify the judiciary, enhancing representation and trust in the legal system. His appointments include several "firsts," such as Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate continues to confirm his nominees, with several key circuit court appointments pending.
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