Biden's Judicial Nominees Withdraw from Consideration

Charnelle Bjelkengren and Colleen Holland, nominated for federal trial court judgeships, have asked not to be renominated after facing criticism and personal considerations respectively.

President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, Charnelle Bjelkengren and Colleen Holland, have withdrawn their names from consideration.
Bjelkengren, nominated for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, faced criticism after failing to answer basic constitutional questions during her confirmation hearing.
Holland, nominated for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, cited 'careful consideration' as the reason for her withdrawal.
Both nominations expired at the end of 2023 and were not among the 18 nominees the White House resubmitted for further consideration.
Biden announced six new judicial nominations on Wednesday.