1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

H.R. 1702 proposes a significant increase in the number of federal district court judges nationwide over the next decade to address growing caseloads and backlogs. While the need for efficient administration of justice is important, concerns have been raised about potentially politicizing the federal judiciary through such a large-scale expansion. I urge thoughtful consideration of this bill's long-term implications and whether alternatives like increasing operational resources or reallocating cases could achieve the desired goals more prudently. Maintaining judicial independence and public trust should be paramount considerations.