Posted on 12/10/2019 5:04:04 PM PST by cotton1706
A San Diego federal prosecutor was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to a seat on the influential 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
In a 53-40 vote, Patrick Bumatay became the 49th circuit appointee to be confirmed under the Trump administration, part of a steady drive by Republicans to remake the federal bench with conservative jurists.
It is an especially sweet victory for the administration given the 9th Circuit’s liberal lean, which has made it a prime spot for the president’s foes to challenge his policies. President Donald Trump has often complained about being treated unfairly by the nation’s largest appellate court, calling it a “big thorn in our side” and “out of control.”
The confirmation comes despite a lack of support from Bumatay’s two home state senators, Democratic Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris.
(Excerpt) Read more at sandiegouniontribune.com ...
Trump's 49th Circuit Court confirmation!
Now split it in half an appoint a half a dozen more judges. It’s gotten way too big of an area to work in anyway.
Trump has given priority to circuit court vacancies, and I think this might be the last circuit vacancy.
Now on to district courts.
Hey Kristina, just an FYI, anyone who isn’t a conservative jurist is an activist judge.
There’s one more nominee for the 9th going to be confirmed tomorrow.
There is also one vacancy on the 5th and one on the 11th, both with nominees but the 5th nominee is likely to be withdrawn (not conservative enough).
Let’s pause and give credit where it’s due: Mitch McConnell. He’s been a WORKHORSE getting the President’s nominees through the process. This may be the single most thing McConnell is remembered for.
Sounds great! Now split the huge 9th circuit and appoint new judges. The 9th covers a third of USA - it’s been long recognized as bloated and unmanageably large
But, the ABA hates him!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_VanDyke
“VanDyke received a “not qualified” rating from the American Bar Association. ABA evaluators conducted 60 anonymous interviews with lawyers, judges, and others who had worked with VanDyke. The ABA published a scathing critique of VanDyke in a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee; that letter asserted that interviewees described VanDyke as “’arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice’” of law. The ABA added that “’There was a theme that the nominee lacks humility, has an ‘entitlement’ temperament, does not have an open mind, and does not always have a commitment to being candid and truthful’”.[12] The ABA also raised “concerns about whether Mr. VanDyke would be fair to persons who are gay, lesbian, or otherwise part of the LGBTQ community, adding that “Mr. VanDyke would not say affirmatively that he would be fair to any litigant before him, notably members of the LGBTQ community.”[13]”
Who has that power?
If anyone missed this from Vox you absolutely must take the time to read it, you will feel excellent after you do.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/12/9/20962980/trump-supreme-court-federal-judges
Agreed and very much under appreciated for it because of his other dumb things he does. President T has been great on courts which impacts 20+ years of our upcoming future. Mitch has done well on that. While democrats look at the next sound bite PDJT has thought about our future. Honestly I am surprised the Democrats have allowed it without a huge fight. Granted Mitch has again done well on the senate rules.
“I am Turtle,
hear me ROAR!”
The ABA should be thought of as the Leftist Bar Association.
Getting close to flipping the 9th circuit - this is one of Trump’s top achievements.
Thanks for the link. I read it. It makes my heart sing.
Depends on what 'fair' means. I was picked as juror#1 despite trying not to be selected. Trial about an illegal alien who trespassed while trying to steal, injured himself and sued the property owner. Of course they didn't refer to him as an illegal, just as an undocumented immigrant. Final round of questions, judge asked me if I could be 'fair' to an undocumented immigrant, and I said "Sure, I can be fair as long as this illegal alien who trespassed wasn't doing anything illegal and against the law!". Court-room crowd laughing ensued. The illegal's lawyers asked for me to be dismissed as a juror. Which was fair for me because I needed to be at my job.
A few short of being 50/50 but getting closer.
the author isn’t very happy, is he? but i’m ecstatic! just think how much more Trump can do with FOUR MORE YEARS!
Haven’t heard from fienstien in a long while. Is she ill? Dead?
Thank you for the link. It is a very uplifting articles especially the 2nd 1/2.
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