Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 127 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden administration

WASHINGTON – On May 15, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brad Garcia to the United States Circuit Court for the District of Columbia. U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding Mr. Garcia’s confirmation:

“Brad Garcia is an accomplished appellate litigator whose breadth and depth of experience have prepared him to serve the D.C. Circuit on day one. He’s clerked for judges appointed by Presidents of both political parties, specialized in appellate litigation while in private practice and argued before the Supreme Court, and now serves as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Justice Department. His impartial and collegial approach earned him broad support from judicial and ideological progressives and conservatives alike.

“Since I’ve held the gavel of the Senate Judiciary Committee and President Biden took office, we’ve worked to advance highly qualified nominees to the federal bench who are reflective of the diversity of America. I congratulate Mr. Garcia becoming the thirty-third Circuit Court judge confirmed under President Biden, and the latest example of the Senate Judiciary Committee advancing nominees who will ensure a fair justice system for all.”

On February 2, 2023, Mr. Garcia advanced out of the Judiciary Committee with a bipartisan vote of 11-9.

Today’s confirmation continues the Committee’s work filling judicial vacancies with highly qualified, diverse candidates who help ensure the fair and impartial administration of the American justice system. Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 127 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden administration.

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