BREAKING: Senator Elizabeth Warren has the Numbers to confirm 40 federal Judges to 'safeguard democracy' and block Trump's deportation of immigrants. none can be removed by Trump
As the clock ticks toward President-elect Donald Trump's second term, Senator Elizabeth Warren is using the remaining weeks of the democratic senate to confirm federal Judges.
Senate Democrats are planning to confirm as many of President Biden's judicial appointments as possible during the lame-duck session.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: "While still in charge of the Senate and the White House, we must do all we can to safeguard our democracy."
Elizabeth Warren: "Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer must use every minute of the end-of-year legislative session to confirm federal judges and key regulators—none of whom can be removed by the next president."
As Trump returns to the White House, his influence over the federal bench will only increase.
But if the Democrats are able to confirm judicial appointments before the end of President Biden's term, there will be fewer available vacancies for Trump to fill.
Currently, there are four federal appeals court nominees awaiting a vote on the Senate floor, one nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit awaiting a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
All if confirmed could block Trump's deportation of immigrants.
If the Democrats are able to confirm Biden's appointments, Trump could see much of his legislation, including his mass deportation plan, Blocked through the courts over the next four years.
The lame-duck session of Congress starts Today, with lawmakers scheduled to adjourn for the holiday recess on December 20. On January 3, the 119th Congress will reconvene.
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