Trump's judicial legacy isn't just about the three conservatives he put on the Supreme Court. He's also appointed 54 judges to the influential courts of appeal and they are already making their mark on contentious issues:
https://reut.rs/2LPEJLc 
For example:
-11th Circuit upheld Florida limits on felons regaining voting rights. Five Trump-appointed judges in the majority
-9th Circuit struck down California gun regulation w/ Trump appointee writing
(more)
-5th Circuit left in place ruling that upheld Louisiana abortion restriction w/ four Trump appointees in majority. Supreme Court then struck the law down last summer
It's easier to get judges confirmed now with no filibuster or blue slips. That may have an impact on who gets nominated. Some judges have shown sharp ideological edges, such as Judge James Ho of the 5th Circuit, as shown in opinions on campaign finance, transgender rights & more
Trump appointed a higher proportion of white men than his predecessor, Barack Obama. He appointed 11 women (including Amy Coney Barrett) and eight judges who aren't white
Explore the @ReutersGraphics interactive featuring all of Trump's appeals court appointees:
https://tmsnrt.rs/3oJ0QRS 
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