Jeannette Vargas, a long-time litigator at the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office, received confirmation from the Senate on Tuesday for appointment to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). This confirmation, passed by a 51-43 vote, adds Vargas as the seventh appointee by President Joe Biden to the influential federal trial court in New York.
Throughout her career, Vargas has held significant leadership roles in civil litigation, tax, and bankruptcy within the U.S. Attorney’s Office, making her a well-rounded choice for the position. Her confirmation came on the same day as Adam Abelson’s appointment to the District of Maryland, hinting at a broader strategy as Democratic leaders aim to push through a backlog of judicial nominees in an effort to fill vacancies during the remaining time of the current legislative session.
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