Joe Biden's Judicial Legacy

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🗓️ 8 January 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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When he took office, President Biden promised to diversify the federal bench. During his four years in office, he succeeded in making that promise a reality. These lifetime appointments will outlast his administration.

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