Happy Friday from Avalon and Brad, and welcome to another roundup of news about the judiciary. This week, we take a look at why some advocates want to see more transparency in the judicial nominations process. Plus, Brad has updates on what happened at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week. 

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‘Obstruction is Invisible’

Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room at Dirksen 226. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM