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As judges on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals weigh the legality of President Trumpās immigration executive order, a Republican push to split up the controversial court -- and shrink its clout -- is gaining steam on Capitol Hill.
Republican Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain of Arizona introduced legislation last month to carve six states out of the San Francisco-based court circuit and create a brand new 12th Circuit.
They argue that the 9th is too big, too liberal and too slow resolving cases. If they succeed, only California, Oregon, Hawaii and two island districts would remain in the 9th's judicial fiefdom.
āIt represents 20 percent of the population -- and 40 percent of the land mass is in that jurisdiction. Itās just too big,ā Flake told Fox News on Wednesday. āWe have a bedrock principle of swift justice and if you live in Arizona or anywhere in the 9th Circuit, you just donāt have it.ā
Flake says it typically takes the court 15 months to hand down a decision.
āItās far too long,ā he added.
Eighteen of the courtās 25 active judges have been appointed by Democrats. Former President George W. Bush appointed six justices, while former President Barack Obama appointed seven.
Republicans push bill to split up ānutty 9th Circuitā
Republican Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain of Arizona introduced legislation last month to carve six states out of the San Francisco-based court circuit and create a brand new 12th Circuit.
They argue that the 9th is too big, too liberal and too slow resolving cases. If they succeed, only California, Oregon, Hawaii and two island districts would remain in the 9th's judicial fiefdom.
āIt represents 20 percent of the population -- and 40 percent of the land mass is in that jurisdiction. Itās just too big,ā Flake told Fox News on Wednesday. āWe have a bedrock principle of swift justice and if you live in Arizona or anywhere in the 9th Circuit, you just donāt have it.ā
Flake says it typically takes the court 15 months to hand down a decision.
āItās far too long,ā he added.
Eighteen of the courtās 25 active judges have been appointed by Democrats. Former President George W. Bush appointed six justices, while former President Barack Obama appointed seven.
Republicans push bill to split up ānutty 9th Circuitā