All articles tagged with #legal appointments
Originally Published 20 days ago — by California State Portal | CA.gov
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of six new Superior Court Judges across California, including in Tulare, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, filling vacancies left by retirements and elevations, with appointees having diverse legal backgrounds and all being Democrats.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Donald Trump has appointed members of his legal defense team to key positions within the Justice Department, including Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general and Emil Bove in a high-ranking role. John Sauer, who successfully argued for Trump's presidential immunity in the Supreme Court, is nominated for US solicitor general. These appointments, alongside Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, have raised concerns about the department's independence, as Trump aims to reshape it to pursue his agenda.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
President-elect Donald Trump has selected members of his personal criminal defense team for key roles in the US Justice Department. Todd Blanche is nominated for deputy attorney general, Emil Bove for principal associate deputy attorney general, and John Sauer, who successfully argued Trump's presidential immunity case at the Supreme Court, for solicitor general. These appointments reflect Trump's reliance on his inner circle, particularly his legal team, and contrast with his choice of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former defense attorney, as deputy attorney general, with Emil Bove as principal associate deputy attorney general. Both Blanche and Bove have represented Trump in legal cases, including his federal conviction in the New York hush money case. Trump also nominated former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Dean John Sauer as solicitor general, continuing his trend of appointing loyalists to key positions in the Justice Department.