1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The Department of Justice and the American Bar Association have long collaborated in evaluating potential federal judicial nominees. However, recent moves by the DOJ to curtail the ABA's role in this process raise serious concerns about maintaining an impartial and thorough vetting system for judges. As a constituent deeply invested in upholding the integrity of our judicial branch, I urge you to take a firm stance against further erosion of the ABA's advisory role. An independent review process strengthens public trust in the judiciary and ensures only the most qualified candidates ascend to the federal bench. Preserving this crucial check promotes accountability and safeguards our democratic principles of justice.