The White House said President Biden would veto a bipartisan bill to fill judicial staffing shortages now that President-elect Donald Trump will take office.
President Biden and key Democrats are now opposing a once bipartisan bill that would have authorized 63 new permanent district judgeships now that President-elect Donald Trump would be the one to fill 21 of those slots once he takes office. The Senate in August passed the 'Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act' or the 'JUDGES Act of 2024,' which staggers the 63 new permanent judgeships the president may choose over the next 10 years.
The bipartisan support, McConnell argued, proved 'that the right to a speedy trial still enjoys overwhelming popularity.' 'I was particularly encouraged by the vocal endorsement of our friend, the Democratic leader, who recognized the measure as, quote, ‘very responsible, bipartisan and prudent bill that would lead to a better functioning judiciary.’ Soon, we expect the House to take up and pass the JUDGES Act with similar overwhelming support,' McConnell said.
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