Federal judgeships bill will improve justice delivery and the rule of law

As U.S. senators neared August recess, a surprising, but promising, development materialized. They unanimously passed, and sent to the House, what may become the first countrywide judgeships legislation since 1990. This law is necessary, as massive caseloads across the lower federal courts nationwide have increased by one third.

Over many years, horror stories abounded regarding the consequences of deficient judicial resources. They can be especially perilous in states that border Mexico or experience a huge influx of migrants...