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A whistleblower has provided evidence suggesting Emil Bove, a Trump judicial nominee and Justice Department official, misled the Senate during his confirmation hearing, raising questions about his credibility.
Republicans advance the judicial nomination of Emil Bove as Democrats walk out during the proceedings, highlighting partisan tensions in the confirmation process.
A Senate panel is set to vote on Emil Bove's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Bove, a former federal prosecutor and defender of Trump, faces opposition from former DOJ lawyers and judges due to concerns over his loyalty to Trump and allegations of misconduct, including claims he suggested disobeying court orders. Despite controversy and whistleblower allegations, supporters believe he will be confirmed along party lines.
Over 75 former judges have urged the Senate to reject Emil Bove's nomination to the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals, citing concerns over his record and allegations of misconduct, while Bove's supporters defend his qualifications. The nomination is set for a Senate vote amid political and ethical debates.
Emil Bove, a former federal prosecutor and Trump's nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals, faces criticism over his past conduct, partisan ties, and controversial decisions at the Justice Department, raising concerns about his suitability for a lifetime judicial appointment amid political and ethical debates.
A Florida judge, Ed Artau, who sided with Trump in a defamation case, was lobbying for a federal judgeship shortly after his ruling, raising ethical concerns about his impartiality and the influence of political favoritism in judicial appointments.
Senator Rand Paul has reversed his previous opposition and now supports Chad Meredith's nomination as a federal judge in Kentucky, after a feud with Mitch McConnell over the nomination process.
President Donald Trump nominated Emil Bove, a former criminal defense lawyer and current Justice Department official known for his aggressive tactics, to serve as a judge on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, pending Senate confirmation.
President Trump announced the nomination of Emil Bove, a controversial DOJ official with a history of aggressive law enforcement actions and involvement in high-profile cases, to serve as a federal appeals court judge on the Third Circuit, a move likely to face intense Senate scrutiny.
President Trump announced his intention to nominate Emil Bove, a former defense lawyer and Justice Department official known for aggressive immigration enforcement, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a move that is expected to face unanimous opposition from Democrats in the Senate.
President Biden's nomination of Adeel Mangi, the first Muslim American to be appointed as a U.S. circuit court judge, is in jeopardy as two Senate Democrats, Catherine Cortez Masto and Joe Manchin, have announced their opposition, citing concerns about his affiliations and lack of bipartisan support. Republicans have also criticized Mangi for his involvement in controversial events and associations. The White House has stood by Mangi, denouncing the criticisms as a smear campaign based on his religion, while Senate Judiciary Committee members have expressed both support and opposition to his nomination.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has nominated her former romantic partner, Gabrielle R. Wolohojian, to the state's supreme court, defending her choice based on Wolohojian's qualifications and character. If approved, Wolohojian would fill a vacant seat on the Supreme Judicial Court. Healey, the first woman and LGBTQ member elected governor of the state, emphasized that Wolohojian received unanimous recommendation from the state's Supreme Judicial Nominating Commission. However, the nomination has sparked controversy, with some criticizing it as inappropriate due to their past relationship.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has nominated former romantic partner and appeals court judge Gabrielle R. Wolohojian to the state's highest court, the Supreme Judicial Court. Healey defended the nomination, stating that Wolohojian is highly qualified and received unanimous recommendation from the Supreme Judicial Nominating Commission. Critics, including the Massachusetts Republican Party, have called the nomination inappropriate, citing the past relationship between Healey and Wolohojian. Wolohojian, if approved, would fill the seat vacated by Justice David Lowy.
The US Senate has confirmed Sara Hill as the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma, despite opposition from Republican Governor Kevin Stitt. Hill's nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma was supported by Oklahoma's two Republican senators and moved rapidly through the chamber. Hill's advocacy for a Supreme Court ruling recognizing parts of Oklahoma as Native American reservation land and her criticism of subsequent rulings were cited by Governor Stitt as reasons for his opposition. The confirmation comes as the court faces a significant increase in criminal cases and a shortage of judges.
President Biden has nominated labor lawyer Nicole Berner to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, ending a stalemate between the White House and the Senate. Berner, who serves as general counsel to the Service Employees International Union, would bring a diverse background as an accomplished workers' rights attorney, LGBTQ woman, and Jewish individual to the court. The 4th Circuit, which covers several states, has become one of the most liberal appeals courts in the country. Progressives have long advocated for Berner's nomination, but disagreements and delays between the White House and Senate prolonged the process. If confirmed, Berner would be one of the few appellate judges with labor experience, providing a worker's voice in the courts.