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Judges and Judiciary

Oct. 29, 2010

Justice Delayed: The Urgent Need to Fill Federal Judicial Vacancies

It's time to put aside party affiliations and help expedite the appointment and approval of qualified candidates. By William Hebert of Calvo & Clark and Sheldon Sloan of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith.

Access to the courts is a basic right for every citizen of the United States, whether that citizen is a business, a government entity, or an individual. This access is being threatened by the continuing delays in filling judgeships in the U.S. District Courts, especially in California. It's time for Democrats and Republicans to put politics aside and help expedite the appointment and approval of qualified candidates.

The cure for this problem is stra...

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