Editorial: The New York Times

• In July, the Supreme Court granted immunity to presidents from criminal prosecution for their official actions, but this does not mean these actions are always lawful or constitutional.
• All of Donald Trump's extreme plans are to be challenged in the federal courts.
• It is crucial for President Biden and Senate Democrats to confirm as many judges as possible to the federal bench.
• Every judgeship left open will probably be filled by Mr. Trump, who is likely to appoint extreme judges.
• Federal courts are crucial in the everyday lives of Americans as they serve as the final word in the majority of legal cases.
• Trump appointed 228 district and circuit court judges, the most in four years by any president since Jimmy Carter.
• The most conservative court in recent U.S. history was made up of six judges nominated by Donald Trump.
• Trump intends to keep appointing judges who go along with his expansive definition of executive power in his second term.
• Biden and the Senate have done an admirable job filling the judicial vacancies, managing to confirm 218 of Biden’s nominations.

Conclusion: It is essential for Democrats to press on with filling the remaining district-level vacancies before the current Congress ends, even if it means working late nights, Fridays, and weekends.

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