As President Obama brought in the United State’s 113th Supreme Court Justice, a wave of varying opinions flooded the nation. Merrick B. Garland, Obama’s top pick for justice, was given the opportunity to serve on the highest court in the nation for his outstanding legal work in Washington, D.C.’s court circuit.

With praise from both major political parties, Garland impressed President Obama with his well-known reputation as a modest, motivated, and excellent legal abilities. Garland is an exceptionally determined justice who has dedicated himself to serving the public, aided by his sharp legal skills. Justice Garland was nominated following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.

 This nomination sparked a bit of fire within the Republican party. President Obama’s choice further proved that while this may be his last year in office, as a president, he must continue to make choices for the good of his nation. The Republican party was quick to put Obama on blast by arranging Senate and House hearings. Senator Mitch McConnell from Kentucky demanded that Garland was not fit for the position despite his qualifications for the role. Following that statement, McConnell personally gave Garland a phone call notifying him that he would reject him and not vote on anything until Obama is out of office. There is no understandable reason why McConnell would reject Garland completely, due to Garland’s outstanding resume and reputation within his field.

 As for McConnell refusing to vote, this choice could lead to other fellow Republican Senators to follow in suit. This created a large, mainly Republican, group of negatively driven Senators who refuse to hold hearings and would veto every choice. The United States is meant to be bipartisan, but the choices being made by Republican senators are unreasonable and most certainly unjustified. A senator is allowed to have an opinion, but completely refusing to cooperate with another member of the political system draws attention to what their intention of being a public servant is.

 Now, senators are putting their constitutional duties on hold in a weak attempt to help “give the people a voice”. Republican political officials claim that Garland is not as trustworthy as he is portrayed to be, but in his 19 years of service as a justice, he was viewed positively. For example, Garland frequently chose the side of the plaintiff in civil rights cases and abuse cases, too. This shows Garland’s true ability to understand the neglect and hurt people experience and give them an opportunity to seek justice. Thanks to President Obama, the nation gained a responsible, determined, and generous Supreme Court justice in a position to help the nation seek the justice they have needed.