In this op-ed, Svante Myrick argues that President Biden's legacy can be solidified through his ongoing judicial appointments, emphasizing the lasting impact of federal judges on civil rights and society while urging the Senate to continue confirming diverse, rights-focused nominees before the end of Biden's term.
Biden still has more than four more months in office. And with the Senate’s help, there is still time to secure his place in history in another long-lasting way: by confirming as many federal judges as possible.
Although a president may serve for four or eight years, federal judges can serve for decades — and their influence on our rights and our society is one of the most significant legacies of a president’s term.
We must let the Senate know there can be no letup in its work on judges this year — before or after the election.
