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Federal Judge Reverses Semi-Retirement Decision After Trump’s

November 30, 2024

For the second time since Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s election, a federal judge has reversed a decision to take senior status, citing the apparent lapse of time for a Democratic president to appoint a successor.

U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn, appointed by Democratic former President Barack Obama in Asheville, North Carolina, had previously announced in 2022 his intention to assume senior status. This form of semi-retirement would have allowed him to maintain a reduced workload while opening the opportunity for President Joe Biden to nominate a replacement.

However, with Biden seemingly running out of time to confirm a successor, Judge Cogburn has chosen to revoke his decision. This move highlights the strategic timing involved in federal judicial appointments, where the ability of sitting presidents to shape the judiciary often hinges on Senate dynamics and electoral cycles.

This reversal mirrors a similar instance during the Trump presidency, where another federal judge rescinded their decision to step down under comparable circumstances. Such decisions underscore the interplay between judicial transitions and the political process, particularly in the context of deeply divided government.

The development adds another layer to the broader discussion about the judiciary’s role and the political calculations influencing lifetime appointments to federal courts

By: DNU staff

Filed Under: Featured, Home Featured, Politics

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