Bloomberg Law: Carter’s Judicial Legacy Paved Way for Biden Diversity Push
This excerpt is from a piece that originally ran on December 30, 2024.
Carter said during his presidency that he was determined to address the lack of women and people of color on the bench at the time, saying the goal “was in reach” to increase their representation.
He appointed nearly 60 people of color. His more than 40 female appointments included a dozen to circuit courts, Federal Judicial Center figures show.
“President Carter revolutionized the federal judiciary, laying the groundwork for the important future efforts, including President Biden’s historic progress, to ensure our courts are diverse and reflective of the people they serve,” the Alliance for Justice said in a statement.