NOMINEE: Jeannette Vargas to the Southern District of New York

Ms. Vargas is a highly skilled litigator and dedicated public servant.

Her experience and skillset will be an asset to the federal judiciary.

NOMINEE: Rebecca Pennell to the Eastern District of Washington

Judge Pennell’s career as a litigator spans nearly two decades, and she currently serves as a state appellate court judge.

Her deep ties to the state and courtroom experience ensure she is ready to serve.

NOMINEE: Brian Murphy to the District of Massachusetts

Mr. Murphy gained substantial litigation experience while serving as a public defender and as a criminal defense attorney.

His experience has equipped him to serve as a federal judge.

NOMINEE: Kevin Ritz to the Sixth Circuit

Mr. Ritz is a seasoned trial attorney and accomplished appellate practitioner with nearly 20 years of legal experience.

His background and extensive experience in federal court ensure he will be a valuable addition to the Sixth Circuit.

After confirming Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen, Senate Democrats have confirmed 193 judges under President Biden.

They’re highly qualified, diverse nominees who will bring balance to our federal judiciary.

We’re considering 4 more judicial nominations now. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas are a political sham that nowhere meet the standard for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Full stop.

The Obama Administration took important steps to reduce the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons.

Unfortunately, the Trump Administration stalled that progress.

Now is the time to end the abuse of solitary confinement.

The Supreme Court just let a ban on gender-affirming care go into effect.

Politicians shouldn’t be bullying transgender kids, who just want to be supported and live a life of authenticity.

Nicole Davis was incarcerated for more than 13 years in federal prison in Connecticut, including a year in solitary confinement.

“Nothing good comes from solitary confinement – only pain, suffering, and death.”

Watch her powerful story.

The impact of solitary confinement can be as profound and permanent as a traumatic brain injury. Even years after time in solitary, it ravages the human psyche.

Hear the powerful testimony of three people subjected to solitary. Watch.

The overuse of solitary confinement remains a stain on our nation.

It cannot continue.

We’re addressing the abuse of solitary confinement in federal prisons and immigration detention facilities today. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

BREAKING: Sen. Durbin introduces two bills to limit the use of solitary confinement by the Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Marshals Service, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Today is our hearing on ending the abuse of solitary confinement.

By the numbers:

205 lifetime judges advanced to the full Senate.
193 lifetime judges confirmed.
7 district court judicial nominations eligible for a Senate vote.
2 circuit court judicial nominations eligible for a Senate vote.

We’re moving with strength.

BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Committee advances six judicial and executive nominations, marking 205 Article III judges reported to the full Senate under President Biden and Chair Durbin.

The Republican Immigration Playbook:

BLOCK a bipartisan border bill.
PASS constitutionally dubious state laws.
UNDERMINE federal law enforcement.
VILIFY migrants.

The American people see right through it.

Iowa – like Texas – is undermining federal law enforcement.

These efforts sow chaos in our immigration system. nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/…

We’ve confirmed three more judges this week, bringing our total lifetime judicial confirmations under President Biden to 193.

They’re diverse.
They’re highly qualified.
They’re lifelong arbiters of justice.

The COPS program was created to advance the vision of community policing and build trust between law enforcement and the public.

Thank you, Director Clements, for joining us today.

CONFIRMED: Ann Marie McIff Allen to the District of Utah

Judge McIff Allen’s career on the bench and service to Utah have prepared her to serve with distinction.

She’s an accomplished jurist, earning her bipartisan support.

We’re holding the first-ever full committee hearing on oversight of the COPS grant program.

This will help ensure the program sufficiently supports law enforcement, promotes effective policing, and ensures transparency and accountability.

Watch. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…