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Senate Judiciary hearing spotlights dispute over ABA access, Federalist Society and Senate holds on U.S. Attorneys
Summary
Senate Judiciary Committee members debated the Justice Department's changed cooperation with American Bar Association ratings, the role of the Federalist Society and the effects of possible blanket holds on U.S. Attorney confirmations.
Senate Judiciary Committee members used part of the nominations hearing to debate broader confirmation-process changes: the Justice Department's decision to end special access for the American Bar Association's judicial rating process, the role of the Federalist Society and related professional networks, and the potential use of Senate holds that could slow confirmation of U.S. Attorneys.
Ranking Member Dick Durbin told the committee that the ABA's evaluation history has long included peer outreach and that the Justice Department's change in cooperation ''is a…
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