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Judges and Judiciary,
Government

Jan. 23, 2023

California’s federal bench vacancies have tapered, but there are more seats to fill

Of the 26 recent vacancies on the federal courts in California, only 11 remain – with nominees pending confirmation in the Senate for each one.

During the first two years of the Biden administration, Congress was historically productive. Democratic majorities in the Senate and House secured major legislative victories, ranging from historic investments to combat climate change and strengthen veterans’ health care, to gun safety reform and modernizing our nation’s infrastructure.

But one of the most transformative successes of the past two years was the record number of judges confi...

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