Biden Vetos New Judgeship Bill Before Trump’s Return

President Joe Biden recently vetoed the JUDGES Act, a bill aimed at creating 66 new federal judgeships to address the increasing caseloads in the federal judiciary.

The decision has sparked significant controversy and criticism from various stakeholders, including federal judiciary leaders and lawmakers. The bill, which initially enjoyed bipartisan support, was seen as potentially benefiting President Donald Trump by allowing him to nominate around 24 of the new judges.

Despite unanimous approval from Senate Democrats in August, the bill faced delays in the Republican-controlled House and was only passed after Trump's election win.

Biden defended his veto, arguing that the bill was hastily assembled and did not adequately address the caseload issues. The JUDGES Act was introduced in response to a dramatic rise in pending federal civil cases, which have increased by 346% over the past two decades.

The fate of the JUDGES Act remains uncertain as the judiciary and its advocates continue to push for solutions to alleviate the federal caseload crisis.