Article: Understanding the New Politics of Judicial Appointments

Understanding the New Politics of Judicial Appointments

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I. Introduction

Amidst greater polarization in American politics, the process for nominating and confirming federal judges has become more political than ever. Nominees to the federal circuit courts are now being confirmed at historically low rates, the delay between nomination and confirmation of ...

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