Aug 17 Senate confirms more Trump judges By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A Trump-nominated judge now holds one out every seven seats on the circuit courts. The Senate on Thursday confirmed two more, as Republicans have made a priority of confirming judges in their fight to hold the Senate majority ahead of… Continue reading
Oct 17 As time runs out, dozens of judge nominees waiting on Senate By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Federal judges in New Jersey have struggled with a workload approaching 700 cases each, nearly double what's manageable, because of judicial vacancies. In Texas, close to a dozen district judgeships remain open, more than in any other state. Continue reading
Dec 10 Crack Sentences Can Be Lowered, Justices Rule By Admin, PBS News Hour Judges who disagree with federal sentencing guidelines can issue lighter sentences for defendants in crack cocaine cases, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in two cases that will provide judges more leeway in determining punishments for drug violations. Continue reading