The Root: White House Insider: Forget the Cabinet – Trump Will Use the Judiciary to Reshape America!
This excerpt is from a piece that originally ran on November 26, 2024.
It’s important we recognize our power in this process. Federal judges must be confirmed by the Senate before they can take their seat on the bench. Let’s say Trump nominates a lawyer who has promoted racial gerrymandering (he actually did this the last time he was in office). Senators will review his record and hold hearings to determine whether he is qualified. Ultimately, each senator will get to vote on the nomination. So, call them! Demand that they vote no. Get your neighbors to join you. It just might move the needle. And in case you’re interested, the Alliance for Justice has a page where you can read up on all of the judicial nominees pending before the Senate. Bookmark it and check it regularly as we enter this next Trump term. And when you make a call, cite specific information on the page as the reasons why your senator should oppose that nominee.