Biden Appoints 213 Federal Judges by November

As of November 1, 2024, President Joe Biden has appointed 213 Article III federal judges, ranking second among all presidents since Ronald Reagan in terms of judicial appointments made by this point in their fourth year. In comparison, former President Trump had 220 appointments and Biden's predecessor, Barack Obama, had 160. The incoming president will have over 100 federal judges to appoint, with current vacancies including six circuit court and 61 district court positions. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of judges for the High Courts of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, with eight names put forward. Additionally, Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, taking office on November 11, 2024, following the retirement of Dr. DY Chandrachud. This judicial reshaping reflects ongoing efforts to influence the federal judiciary significantly in the coming years.