When more than 80 judges signed a letter opposing Emil Bove’s judicial nomination, they implored the US Senate to do its job in interrogating and investigating a host of serious claims that undermine the independence and credibility of his potential judgeship.

Now, Bove is among them – a member of the judiciary.

The Senate narrowly – and quickly – confirmed Bove for a lifetime appointment to the United States court of appeals for the third circuit, on a 50-49 vote, without looking deeply into allegations from multiple whistleblowers.

The retired judges, in their 15 July letter, warned that elevating to the judiciary someone like Bove – who allegedly has shown a disregard