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The FBI conducts a background check prior to nomination and submits a report to the US Attorney General's office for review. The US Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General also consider information about credentials from the American Bar Association, and read historical documents the potential nominee has authored, such as journal articles and opinions. Once a nomination is made, the US Attorney General's office submits a report and exhibits to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

US District Court judges are subject to less scrutiny because their appointment is often initiated by Senators from their home state. The practice of Senatorial courtesy carries considerable weight in the appointment of federal trial court judges.

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