Pickering to Step Down From U.S. Appeals Court
Federal judge Charles Pickering, appointed by President Bush less than a year ago without congressional approval, said in Jackson that he would step down from the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Bush elevated Pickering, 67, with a recess appointment in January, which temporarily sidestepped the confirmation process. Some Democrats accused Pickering of being racially insensitive and harboring antiabortion views.
“The actions of the minority leave me with no alternative than to retire as Congress adjourns,” Pickering said.
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