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Ever wondered how a seemingly simple tradition can wield immense power in shaping our federal courts? The 'blue slip courtesy' is a long-standing Senate practice that significantly impacts judicial nominations.

While the full details of its impact require a deeper dive, here's what the blue slip courtesy generally entails for judicial nominees:
► The blue slip courtesy grants individual senators from a nominee's home state substantial influence over judicial appointments.
► A negative 'blue slip' from either home-state senator can effectively halt or delay a nominee's progress.
► This practice allows for bipartisan consultation or, conversely, can lead to political obstruction, shaping the ideological balance of courts.
► The blue slip tradition emphasizes senatorial privilege and profoundly impacts the President's ability to fill judicial vacancies.


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