On December 19, 2023, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Meriweather to serve as a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.[2] On January 10, 2024, her nomination was sent to the Senate. President Biden nominated Meriweather to the seat vacated by Judge Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, who retired on September 30, 2023.[5] On January 24, 2024, a hearing on her nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee.[6] During her confirmation hearing, she was questioned by Republican senators over her record and prior experience as a magistrate judge on the D.C. district court. She was asked about her decision to grant a 21-day release motion for a defendant in a child pornography case so that he could seek cancer treatment. Her decision was reversed by the D.C. Circuit.[7] On February 29, 2024, her nomination was reported out of committee by a 12–9 vote.[8] On July 9, 2024, the United States Senate invoked cloture on her nomination by a 53–42 vote.[9] On July 11, 2024, her nomination was confirmed by a 52–39 vote.[10] She received her judicial commission on August 8, 2024,[11] and took the oath of office on August 9, 2024.[12]