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  • Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

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    Through October 16, 2023, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 69 vacancies. Sixty-eight of those vacancies were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. By October 1, 2023, 985 days in office, President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 182 judges to…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count for October 2023

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    Welcome to the Oct. 9 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Where does the time go? We are already into our second week of SCOTUS arguments, dear readers, and there is a ton to cover. So let’s gavel…

  • Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins October Term 2023-2024

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    Welcome to the Oct. 2 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. As the 38th governor of California once said, “I’ll be back.” And back we are, dear readers! Today, SCOTUS is kicking off its 2023-2024 term, and we…

  • Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

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    Through September 24, 2023, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 69 vacancies. All of those vacancies were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. From August 1 through September 24: By September 24, 978 days in office, President Joe Biden (D)…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for September 2023

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    Welcome to the Sept. 11 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. We also honor the courageous individuals who put themselves in harm’s way…

  • Article III judicial vacancies check-in

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    According to the latest vacancy data from the U.S. Courts, there were 24 total announced upcoming vacancies for Article III judgeships. Article III judgeships refer to federal judges who serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of International Trade, one of the 13 U.S. courts of appeal, or one of the 94 U.S.…

  • August Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

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    There were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 71 vacancies as of August 18, 2023. Seventy of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. By August 1, 2023—924 days in office—President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 176 judges to Article III…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for August 2023

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    Welcome to the Aug. 7 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. We hope you’re staying cool this summer, dear readers. Although SCOTUS is currently in recess, we’ve got plenty to catch up on. So grab a glass of…

  • Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

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    Through July 13, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 71 vacancies. Seventy of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. By July 1, 893 days in office, President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 166 judges to Article III judgeships.…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for July 2023

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    Welcome to the July 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. SCOTUS has now issued all of the opinions for the October 2022 Term. Where has the time gone, dear reader? There’s so much to catch you up…