1. United States
2. Ore.
3. Letter

As a constituent, I urge you to make confirming all pending federal judicial nominations a top priority in the remaining weeks before Republicans take control of the Senate. With over 200 of President Biden's nominees already confirmed, there are still 29 vacancies that must be filled to uphold the Constitution and protect our democracy. Leaving these lifetime appointments open risks having them filled by Trump's picks who will further erode democratic norms from the bench. Use every procedural mechanism at your disposal to ensure these highly qualified, pro-democracy candidates receive an up-or-down vote. The future of our judiciary and rights hang in the balance. Safeguarding an independent and fair judicial branch is paramount before the next Congress. I'm counting on your commitment to this crucial issue in the dwindling days of the Democratic Senate majority.