In a rare public statement, U.S. Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich testified before a House subcommittee, urging Congress to expand the federal judiciary to address growing case backlogs.
Tymkovich warned that a shortage of judges has led to delays in civil and criminal cases, undermining public confidence in the judicial system.
Key Concerns Raised by Judge Tymkovich
âś” Courts are facing historic backlogs, leading to delays in legal proceedings and eroded public trust.
âś” A bipartisan bill to add 66 new judges was previously vetoed by former President Biden, despite widespread acknowledgment of judicial shortages.
âś” Representative Darrell Issa plans to reintroduce the legislation, which would allow President Trump to appoint new federal judges.
Why This Matters
✔ Trump’s Opportunity to Shape the Judiciary – If the bill passes, Trump will have the power to appoint dozens of new judges, solidifying a conservative judiciary for decades.
✔ Ensuring Judicial Efficiency – Court backlogs delay justice for Americans, making judicial expansion a critical issue.
✔ Democratic Concerns Over Conservative Influence – The left is fearful that Trump’s judicial appointments will tilt the courts toward constitutional originalism and conservative rulings.
What’s Next?
✔ Expect continued debate in Congress, as Republicans push for judicial expansion while Democrats attempt to delay Trump’s influence on the courts.
✔ Trump’s administration will work to pass judicial expansion legislation, ensuring a judiciary that upholds constitutional principles and fairness.
