As a second Trump administration approaches, we’re running out of time to confirm as many federal judges as possible to provide a check on his presidential power and curb his stated policy priorities.
There are 40 federal judicial vacancies and 16 nominations before the Senate right now—as our civil rights hang in the balance, take action now!
The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC):
“Today we celebrate the nomination of Julie Rikelman to the federal bench. Rikelman’s extensive experience and commitment to reproductive rights, including her recent work representing Mississippi abortion providers in the Dobbs Supreme Court case, show she is more than well equipped to serve in this critical moment. At a time when our fundamental rights are being taken away, shaking the faith people across the country have in our judicial system, it’s critical we confirm impartial judges like Rikelman who will defend equal justice for all and secure our rights. We thank the Biden administration for this nomination and urge the senate to swiftly confirm her.”
