As President Joe Biden was being sworn in, one federal judge was breathing a sigh of relief knowing she could retire with a viable replacement. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, U.S. District Judge Victoria Robert submitted her letter of resignation just 90 minutes after Biden was sworn in on Inauguration Day.
“It has been my honor to serve,” Roberts wrote to the newly-elected president on Inauguration Day. “With respect, I congratulate you on your election as the 46th President of the United States, and Kamala Harris on her election as Vice President.”
However, she is not the only one. According to Huff Post, since Biden’s inauguration, a substantial number of federal judges—both Democratic and Republican with lifetime appointments—have submitted letters announcing their intent to resign or partially retire. Continue reading.