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
✔ Courts are facing historic backlogs, leading to delays in legal proceedings and eroded public trust.
✔ A bipartisan bill to add 66 new judges was previously vetoed by former President Biden, despite widespread acknowledgment of judicial shortages.
✔ 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.
