President Biden concludes his term having appointed a remarkable 228 judges to U.S. district and appellate courts. This accomplishment surpasses President Trump's first-term judicial appointments by a slim margin and includes an unprecedented number of women and minority judges at the district court level.

A surge of confirmations by Senate Democrats in the waning days of the 118th Congress significantly contributed to this achievement, capitalizing on their then-slim majority.

Beyond sheer numbers, President Biden's judicial selections are notable for their diversity. Data from the Pew Research Center reveals that 60% of his appointees identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian, or belong to another racial or ethnic minority group—the highest percentage for any U.S. president.

In addition to his lower court appointments, President Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making history by appointing the first Black woman to the nation's highest judicial body.

Biden's focus on diversity and judicial impact draws parallels to President Jimmy Carter's single term. While Carter did not appoint any Supreme Court justices, he appointed over 260 federal and appellate judges, including record numbers of women and minority judges during his time in office. His emphasis on representation significantly transformed the federal bench, creating a pathway for future diverse appointments to the Supreme Court. Most notably, Carter appointed Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, a pivotal step that positioned her for her eventual appointment to the Supreme Court by President Clinton.