WASHINGTON — As at least three Democratic-appointed judges changed their plans to move to senior status following President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection last month, four senators exclusively shared with Raw Story their theories — from financial to political — for the last-minute retirement changes. “It implicitly conveys concern on the part of judges who concluded that there's a real risk that …
CNN — The recent reversals by two US district judges on plans to step down from their seats, effectively denying President-elect Donald Trump the opportunity to replace them, has put attention on other judges slated to create prized appellate vacancies but who could have a change of heart now that its clear President Joe Biden wonŌĆÖt choose their successors. In …
President Biden is leaving a distinct mark on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, adding relatively young jurists of color who have bolstered the influential court’s liberal flank. Biden’s appointments still represent a net gain for liberals, particularly given that the liberal judges he replaced all remain on part-time “senior status” and will continue hearing appeals and issuing opinions. …
After Joe Biden takes office, all eyes will be on nine active 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judges appointed by President Clinton, who are in their 60s are 70s and might see an opportunity to take senior status. “I anticipate quite a few people doing things to enter senior status,” said one of several 9th Circuit judges who predicted turnover. …
“Trump has effectively flipped the circuit,” said 9th Circuit Judge Milan D. Smith Jr., an appointee of President George W. Bush. “Collins has definitely bulldozed his way around here already in a short time,” one 9th Circuit judge said. Three received the lower “qualified” rating, and one, Lawrence VanDyke, was found to be “not qualified.” Though conservative, the Trump appointees …
