Judge Sandra Ikuta of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will transition to senior status, creating a judicial vacancy on the court. Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006, Judge Ikuta will retire from active service once her successor is appointed. This move opens a significant judicial opportunity within the California-based court for the current administration.
More detailed information regarding Judge Ikuta’s decision can be found in the original article from the National Law Journal.