Beth Robinson who became the first LGBTQ+ woman to serve on the federal appeals court when she was confirmed last year. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in December of last year, Republicans raised concerns about Nathan’s decision to grant inmates compassionate release early in 2020 during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reports.
They also expressed issues with Nathan’s stances on immigration and gun rights.Nathan explained that those who wish to better understand her need only look at her record of more than 3,000 cases, which has demonstrated the type of judge she is.