Changing Circuit Court Composition

The U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals are often the courts of last resort for issues from voting rights to immigration to the environment to reproductive health. The charts below show which party has appointed the most active judges on each of the 13 federal courts of appeals. View our frequently updated infographic for details on circuit court sitting judges, vacancies, and pending nominees: U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals Composition.

Related resources: ACS tracks Article III judicial vacancies and confirmations through our interactive district and circuit court map.

*Updated as of July 11, 2024