In a transformative period for the United States judiciary, former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday, oversaw a significant expansion of the federal bench. This era marked an unprecedented opportunity, which Carter utilized by appointing a more diverse array of judges than previously seen, expanding the representation of women and people of color on the federal bench. Such a move reflected his administration’s commitment to diversifying the judiciary, a legacy that resonates in today’s judicial landscape.
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