Progressives Angered by Judge Deal Leaving Out Circuit Picks (1)

Progressives are unhappy that Senate Democrats abandoned Joe Biden’s remaining appellate nominees in a deal to advance remaining trial court picks, as Republicans employed stalling tactics to slowdown confirmations.

The agreement between Senate Democrats and Republicans derails Biden’s efforts to place judges on four federal circuit courts, before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

“I can’t do four years of the Democrats rolling over. This is pathetic,” Molly Coleman, Executive Director of the People’s Parity Project said in a Bluesky post. “Do your jobs, or step aside for somebody who will.”

The agreement comes as progressives fear ...