President Joe Biden’s decision to veto a bill that would have created 66 new federal judgeships across 13 states has sparked sharp criticism, The Hill reported.

Biden on Monday followed through on his promise to veto the JUDGES Act, a bill designed to address the growing backlog in federal courts. The veto has drawn criticism from federal judiciary leaders, bipartisan lawmakers, and judicial advocacy groups, who argue that the legislation was crucial for ensuring timely access to justice.

Initially passed with bipartisan support in the Senate, the bill proposed a phased creation of new federal judgeships through 2035. It stalled after the presidential election, with Republican lawmakers delaying its passage. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory further complicated its prospects, as the bill would have allowed him to nominate judges for nearly two dozen new positions during his term.

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