President Joe Biden is on track to appoint more federal judges of color than any previous president in a single term, surpassing records set by former leaders.

His milestone was marked by the confirmation of Tiffany Johnson as his 40th Black woman appointed to a lifetime federal judgeship on December 11, 2023.

The presence of Black women judges is crucial for representing diverse voices in the judiciary, particularly in regions like the South.

Among Biden's appointees are notable figures such as Melissa R. DuBose, the first openly LGBTQ judge for the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island, and Cristal C. Brisco, the first Black judge for the Northern District of Indiana.

Legal scholar Lena Zwarensteyn emphasizes the importance of district court judges, as they handle a significant volume of cases that shape the legal landscape.

Biden's strategy has focused on diversifying the federal judiciary by appointing judges from various backgrounds, including public defenders and civil rights lawyers.

However, Carolyn Leary Bobb from Alliance For Justice noted a lack of diversity in Southern courts, largely due to Republican opposition to nominees.

Marge Baker from People For the American Way highlighted the urgency of confirming pending circuit court nominees, which influence critical issues such as voting rights and climate change.

Senate Democrats are working diligently to confirm as many of Biden's judicial nominees as possible before the anticipated Republican takeover in January 2025.

Ben LaBolt, White House communications director, stated that Biden is proud of enhancing the judiciary's representation, which is expected to leave a lasting legacy.

Experts believe that Biden's judicial appointments will have long-term effects on representation and justice in the United States.

In contrast, during Donald Trump's administration, only two Black women were confirmed out of 234 judicial appointees, totaling just seven Black judges overall.