Durbin Statement on Bipartisan Confirmation of Biden's First Judicial Nominees

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed, on a bipartisan basis, the nominations of Julien Xavier Neals, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey; and Regina M. Rodriguez, to be United States District Judge for the District of Colorado.  These are the first judicial nominees confirmed by the Senate during the Biden Administration.  Mr. Neals was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 66-33.  Ms. Rodriguez was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 72-28.

“Julien Neals and Regina Rodriguez show the Biden Administration’s dedication to appointing judges with outstanding credentials and a wealth of experience.  By confirming judges who reflect the experiences of all Americans, we can continue building a justice system that is grounded in the real world.

“Today’s confirmations are just the beginning.  The Judiciary Committee and the Biden Administration will continue taking steps to orient the courts back towards fair mindedness and competence.”

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