Federal Judicial Selection

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Federal Judicial Selection

Federal Judicial Selection (Theory) President Nominates Senate Confirms Judge Takes Bench

Federal Judicial Selection Reality - Part I Senatorial Nominating Committee (some states) Senator (or Rep) recommends to White House White House picks from short list White House refers short list to Justice Dept for vetting & FBI check

Federal Judicial Selection Reality - Part II Interest Groups and other senators examine record If no senator places hold, hearings are scheduled and held President signs commission, judge takes bench If confirmation is moved from committee, may be ratified by whole Senate

Slate.com

Judicial Diversity: G. W. Bush v. Obama African-American 7% 21% Latino 9% 11% Asian 1% Women 22% 47%

Liberal Votes by Appointing President

Liberal Votes on Equal Protection by Appointing President