Nope. Expand the SCOTUS to 15 or 17 (Before 1869 it was 5) and the lower courts are about 75 – 100 seats too few. Moscow Mitch held up more than just Judge Garland. About 150 lower judgeships which were all rushed through in 2017 – 2018 in a very quiet manner. Almost all by party line vote. Lifetime appointments for federal judges should also be ended. 17 to 23 year terms with mandatory retirement from any federal judgeship at 75.
Nope. Expand the SCOTUS to 15 or 17 (Before 1869 it was 5) and the lower courts are about 75 – 100 seats too few. Moscow Mitch held up more than just Judge Garland. About 150 lower judgeships which were all rushed through in 2017 – 2018 in a very quiet manner. Almost all by party line vote. Lifetime appointments for federal judges should also be ended. 17 to 23 year terms with mandatory retirement from any federal judgeship at 75.