Answer: 52%. According to the American Bar Association, 68% of the federal judges nominated thus far by Biden and confirmed by the Senate are Black, Hispanic, or Asian American. Just three are white men. Just 16% of the judges nominated and confirmed during Trump’s time in office are non-white. Read more here.
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