U.S. Supreme Court Debates

Former U.S. Attorneys General urge ABC News to ask specific questions about the U.S. Supreme Court during the presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump.

Democrats Push to Surpass Trump's Judicial Record

Democrats are looking to surpass Trump's judicial record by confirming more federal judges. Biden aims to cement his legacy through judicial appointments, despite facing challenges in the Senate schedule.

Impact of U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Environmental Regulations

The U.S. Supreme Court's rulings against the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan and the Trump administration's Affordable Clean Energy Rule have limited the power of federal agencies like the EPA. The judicial appointments made by the president are crucial in shaping environmental regulations and policies. Recent Supreme Court decisions have overturned the Chevron deference, impacting the government's ability to regulate various sectors, including environmental issues.

Impact of Judicial Appointments on Climate Policy

The next president's judicial appointments could have a significant impact on climate policy due to the litigious nature of environmental and climate law.

President Biden's Judicial Appointments

President Biden has appointed 200 judges to the federal bench, outpacing former President Trump in judicial appointments. Biden's nominees are criticized as political and left-wing, with a focus on diversity. The upcoming 2024 election will shape the future of the federal judiciary.