Since 1977, former President Barack Obama appointed the largest share of active federal judges during his presidency, having appointed 38 percent of the active federal judges during his administration. On the other hand, former President Ronald Reagan appointed two percent of active federal judges during his tenure.
Share of active federal judges in the United States from 1977 to 2021, by appointing president
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Pew Research Center. (January 13, 2021). Share of active federal judges in the United States from 1977 to 2021, by appointing president [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1135270/share-active-federal-judges-appointing-president-us/
Pew Research Center. "Share of active federal judges in the United States from 1977 to 2021, by appointing president." Chart. January 13, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1135270/share-active-federal-judges-appointing-president-us/
Pew Research Center. (2021). Share of active federal judges in the United States from 1977 to 2021, by appointing president. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1135270/share-active-federal-judges-appointing-president-us/
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Share of active federal judges in the United States from 1977 to 2021, by appointing president [Graph], Pew Research Center, January 13, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1135270/share-active-federal-judges-appointing-president-us/
