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The US Senate Judiciary Committee is holding hearings for President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, with a focus on ethical concerns and qualifications. Senate Democrats emphasize the importance of confirming diverse and highly qualified nominees. Republicans question the nominations, alleging unethical behavior and backroom deals. The committee advances multiple nominations, including Judge Nancy Maldonado and Ms. Georgia Alexakis, despite objections from Republicans.
A US Senate panel advanced the nomination of Judge Nancy Maldonado to serve on the 7th Circuit over the objections of Republicans, who argued her large case backlog at the trial court level made her undeserving of a promotion https://t.co/CwvmAu1iA9 @nateraymond https://t.co/9baGdTXX9J
We advanced two Illinois noms to federal judgeships today: Judge Nancy Maldonado & Ms. Georgia Alexakis. They have the qualifications, integrity, & judgment to serve with distinction. @SenDuckworth and I will continue to guide their nominations through until they are confirmed. https://t.co/qtuwubcVFt
BREAKING: the Senate Judiciary Committee advances ten judicial and executive nominations to the full Senate, building on our progress to confirm President Biden’s historic judicial nominations.