Biden cuts ABA out of judicial appointments because diversity comes before merit

Published February 4, 2021 9:04pm ET



President Biden and every official in his administration has made clear that race, gender, and sexual identity will be the top concern when making any decisions or policy proposals. It’s paying off for liberal groups already.

Bloomberg Law reported Wednesday that Biden’s White House won’t use the American Bar Association to vet potential judicial appointments until after nominations are made official, a break from the practice of Biden’s old boss, former President Barack Obama, and other Democrats before him.

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