President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced another round of judicial nominees, including a voting rights advocate for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Myrna Pérez, the director of the Brennan Center’s Voting Rights and Elections Program, was already announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as his recommendation to sit on the Second Circuit. That pick was celebrated by progressives, particularly as bills seeking to restrict voting rights make their way through Republican-held state legislatures, although the Northeast-based court is unlikely to review those challenges. Biden’s decision to select her for the seat is certain to receive similar commendations.

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