On the Bench: Week of December 19

The Senate this week confirmed Magistrate Judge Benjamin Cheeks to the U.S. District Court for Southern California, and Judge Serena Murillo to the U.S. District Court for Central California, bringing the total number of Article III judges confirmed during the Biden Administration to 235.

For reference, Trump had 85 confirmations through his second year, 187 confirmations through his third year, and 234 through his fourth year.

There are 37 current and future vacancies without nominees.

Read ACS’s statement on the Biden Administration confirming 235 judges.