97-year-old judge faces removal

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'A gerontocratic crisis': The federal court system struggles with how to handle aging judges

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Judge Pauline Newman , 97 , is the oldest full-time federal judge on the bench.

Despite concerns about her ability to do the job, her colleagues are struggling to get rid of her.

With people generally living longer, a lifetime appointment can now last many decades.

The average age of a federal judge is 69 , according to a recent study.

Judge David Hurd of the Northern District of New York , who turned 87 this year , is the oldest active judge.

Judge Alan Lourie , 89 , and Judge Timothy Dyk , 87 , sit on the same appeals court.

Hundreds more aging judges are still in office but have taken senior status.

Leaving senior status does not necessitate giving up the judicial salary.

With six months of his presidency to go, Biden has appointed 202 district and appeals court judges.

78 of the 104 active judges who could step aside are Republican appointees, raising the possibility that some are likely waiting for another Republican president.

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