Second Circuit / Appointed 2023 / Active
Maria Araujo Kahn
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 51–42, Maria Araujo Kahn is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1989. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 9, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 51–42
- Education
- New York 1986 · Fordham Law 1989
- Succeeded
- José Alberto Cabranes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Second Circuit · succeeded José Alberto Cabranes | Biden (D) | 51–42 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| New York University | B.A. | 1986 |
| Fordham University School of Law | J.D. | 1989 |
Sources
3 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).