Senate Confirms Merriam to New York-Based US Appellate Court (1)

The Senate confirmed Sarah A. L. Merriam to the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, marking Biden’s fifth nominee on the court and adding yet another former public defender to the appellate bench.

Merriam was confirmed 53-44 Thursday. She is currently a US District Judge for the District of Connecticut and previously served as an assistant public defender for the same district. Merriam will replace Judge Susan L. Carney.

Merriam’s confirmation comes as the Democratic-led Senate has rushed to confirm pending Biden judicial nominees after returning from its August recess. Merriam’s confirmation is the fifth circuit judge confirmation ...