Teacher:In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Merrick Brian Garland ( born November 13 , 1952 ) is an American federal judge .
Student:
Merrick Brian Garland ( born November 13 , 1952 ) is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as the Chief United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit .