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Confirming Fair-Minded Judges

We can’t afford to wait for justice. Senators must prioritize confirmations now!

Tell your senators: confirm fair-minded judges now! 

Senators must prioritize confirming judges now!

We can’t afford to wait for justice – or fair-minded judges. Right now, there are amazing judicial nominees who could improve the lives of millions of people in our communities waiting to be confirmed. We need these highly qualified, fair-minded judges on the bench!

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judicial nominees ready for a floor vote

Your voice matters

The only thing standing between your community and judges who will work for all of us are your senators - and they work for you. So make your voice heard! There are only a few dozen workdays left in the Senate calendar. Tell your senators to use that time to confirm fair-minded judges! 

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Senate workdays left in 2024

This is urgent.

The Trump administration spent four years getting as many MAGA judges confirmed and they could, careening our courts to the far right. At this point in 2020, Mitch McConnell confirmed 16 Trump judges by the end of the year, including one Supreme Court confirmation. We need to confirm even more Biden judges who will make our justice system work for all of us, not just the wealthy and powerful. 

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Trump judges had been confirmed by November 10, 2020

We're running out of time. 

The Senate is falling behind on confirming the fair-minded judges our communities need. That’s dangerous, and we need our senators to pick up the pace and confirm Biden judges now so we can take back our courts. 

Tell your senators: Confirm judges now!

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Biden judges have been confirmed by November 13, 2024

Nominees we need

Across the country, there are dozens of fair-minded judicial nominees waiting for votes. Confirming these nominees would mean millions of people across the country would have access to a judge who understands that our courts must work for all of us - not just the wealthy and powerful. 

Learn more about these priority nominees, find nominees in your state, and tell Leader Schumer to prioritize confirming these nominees!

Find nominees in your state

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nominees being considered by the Senate
District of Connecticut nominee Sarah Russell
Nominated to the District of Connecticut

Sarah Russell

Third Circuit nominee Adeel Mangi
Nominated to the Third Circuit

Adeel Mangi

DC District Court nominee Amir Ali
Nominated to the District of DC

Amir Ali

DC District Court nominee Sparkle Sooknanan
Nominated to the District of DC

Sparkle Sooknanan

Sixth Circuit nominee Karla Campbell
Nominated to the Sixth Circuit

Karla Campbell

Eastern District of Washington nominee Judge Rebecca Pennell
Nominated to the Eastern District of Washington

Rebecca Pennell

State by state: the fight for fair courts

Across the country, we have the opportunity to put fair-minded judges on the federal bench. Judges that will work for all of us - not just the wealthy and powerful.

Click on your state to learn more!

Alabama

Alabama

At the federal appeals court level, Alabama is part of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Florida and Georgia.  Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Alabama is divided into three districts: Northern, Middle, and Southern.

Alabama currently has two judicial vacancies

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Northern District of Alabama

The Northern District of Alabama covers cities like Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa. It serves over 3 million people.

There is one judicial vacancy in this district. It does not yet have a nominee.
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Middle District of Alabama

The Middle District of Alabama covers cities like Opelka, Dothan, and Montgomery. It currently serves nearly 1.2 million people.

There is one judicial vacancy in this district. There is not a nominee for this vacancy yet.
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Southern District of Alabama

The Southern District of Alabama covers cities like Mobile and Selma. It currently serves nearly 870,000 people.

There are no judicial vacancies in this district.
Alaska

Alaska

At the federal appeals court level, Alaska is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Alaska is all one district. 

Alaska currently has one judicial vacancy 

 

Alaska

District of Alaska

The District of Arizona covers the whole state of Arizona - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state of Arizona. That's over 733,000 people!

Alaska currently has one judicial vacancy. There is no nominee for this vacancy yet.

 

Arizona

Arizona

At the federal appeals court level, Arizona is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

Arizona currently has one judicial vacancy 

 

Arizona

District of Arizona

The District of Arizona covers the whole state of Arizona - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state of Arizona. That's over 7.4 million people!

There is one judicial vacancy in the District of Arizona. The current nominee for this vacancy is Sharad H. Desai.

 

Arizona's current judicial nominees

 

Sharad H. Desai: Nominee for the United States District Court for the District of Arizona

 

Sharad H. Desai

Nominated to the District of Arizona

Sharad H. Desai has been Vice President and General Counsel for Honeywell International’s Integrated Supply Chain and Information Technology divisions in Phoenix, Arizona since 2023. He has worked in senior legal counsel roles at Honeywell since 2015. From 2007 to 2015, Mr. Desai worked as an attorney with the Phoenix law firm Osborn Maledon, P.A., first as an associate and later as partner. He began his legal career serving as a law clerk for Justice Rebecca White Berch on the Arizona Supreme Court from 2006 to 2007. Mr. Desai received his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2006 and his B.A. and B.S. from the University of Arizona in 2003.

 

Arkansas

Arkansas

At the federal appeals court level, Arkansas is part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Any ruling by the Eighth Circuit becomes law in all of them.

At the federal district court level, Arkansas is divided into two districts: Eastern and Western. 

Arkansas currently has one judicial vacancy

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Eastern District of Arkansas

The Eastern District of Arkansas covers cities like Helena, Jonesboro, and Little Rock. It serves over 1.6 million people.

There are no judicial vacancies in this district.
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Western District of Arkansas

The Western District of Arkansas covers cities like Fort Smith, Texarkana, and Hot Springs. It currently serves over 1.4 million people.

There is one judicial vacancy in this district. There is not a nominee for this vacancy yet.
California

California

At the federal appeals court level, California is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, California is divided into 4 districts: Central, Eastern, Northern, & Southern. 

California currently has six judicial vacancies and six nominees

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Northern District of California

The Northern District of California covers areas like San Francisco and Silicon Valley. It currently serves over 8 million people.

There is one judicial vacancy in the Northern District of California, and it has a nominee.
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Central District of California

The Central District of California covers cities like Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Riverside. It's the judicial district with the biggest population, currently serving over 19 million people.

There are currently four judicial vacancies in the Central District of California, all of which have nominees.
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Eastern District of California

The Eastern District of California covers cities like Fresno and Sacramento in addition to Yosemite National Park. It currently serves over 8.3 million people.

There are currently no judicial vacancies in the Eastern District of California.
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Southern District of California

The Southern District of California covers cities like San Diego and El Centro. It currently serves over 3.4 million people.

There are currently two judicial vacancies in the Southern District of California, both of which have a nominee.

California's current judicial nominees

 

Southern District of California Judicial Nominee Rebecca Kanter

 

Rebecca Kanter 

Nominated to the Southern District of California

Judge Rebecca Kanter is the great-granddaughter of Jewish immigrants, a long-time public servant, and an experienced judge. She's exactly who we need on the Southern District of California. 

"Judge Kanter will undoubtedly bring her profound dedication to justice, fairness, and equality to the Southern District of California," said California Senators. Padilla and Butler. 

Read our letter  

 

Northern District of California nominee Noel Wise

 

Judge Noël Wise 

Nominated to the Northern District of California

Judge Wise is a dedicated public servant and an experienced judge. She's exactly who we need on the Northern District of California. 

Her "dedication to public service extends beyond the courtroom to training the next generation of lawyers at California law schools and helping low-income students pursue higher education. I look forward to working with my colleagues to swiftly confirm her to the Northern District so she can continue to serve the people of California," said Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA).

 

Central District of California nominee Anne Hwang

 

Judge Anne Hwang

Nominated to the Central District of California

Judge Anne Hwang has been a judge on the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County since 2019. Before joining the bench, she spent 10 years as a federal public defender. She is an active member of her community and an experienced jurist. She's exactly who we need on the Central District of California.

 

Central District of California Nominee Cynthia Valenzuela Dixon

 

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela Dixon 

Nominated to the Central District of California

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela is an experienced jurist with the experience we need on the Central District. She formerly served as the national litigation director for MALDEF and oversaw the Central District's federal indigent defense panel. She understand how the law and our courts impact all of us - and we need her perspective and experience on the federal bench.

 

Serena Murillo

 

Serena Murillo

Nominated to the Central District of California

Serena Murillo, a current state court judge in Los Angeles, brings years of experience as a former prosecutor to the bench. She is an active speaker on issues of implicit bias, intersectionality, and diversity within the judiciary, sharing insights with bar associations. Her commitment to justice is shaped in part by her family's story: her father arrived in the United States as a migrant farm worker, inspiring her dedication to equitable representation.

 

Ben Cheeks

 

Ben Cheeks

Nominated to the Southern District of California

Ben Cheeks, a federal magistrate judge, brings a unique perspective to the judiciary, having started his legal career as a prosecutor before transitioning to criminal defense. His nomination reflects the trust and confidence of the district court judges in his jurisdiction. With his broad experience across both sides of the courtroom, he is well-positioned to serve southern California with insight and integrity.

 

Colorado

Colorado

At the federal appeals court level, Colorado is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Colorado is all one district. 

Colorado currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Colorado

District of Colorado

The District of Colorado covers the whole state of Colorado - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 5.8 million people!

Colorado currently has no judicial vacancies.

 

Connecticut

Connecticut

At the federal appeals court level, Connecticut is part of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers New York and Vermont. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Connecticut is all one district. 

Connecticut currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Connecticut

District of Connecticut

The District of Connecticut covers the whole state of Connecticut - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 3.6 million people!

Connecticut currently has one judicial vacancy. Sarah Russell has been nominated to fill that vacancy. 

 

District of Connecticut nominee Sarah Russell

Sarah Russell

Nominated to the District of Connecticut

Sarah Russell is a law professor and director of the Civil Justice Clinic at Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, Connecticut. Her expertise in criminal justice reform and her experience serving as a public defender will bring invaluable insight to the federal bench. 

 

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

The D.C. Circuit is an extremely important and powerful court which often hears appeals of health and safety protections adopted by federal agencies. 

At the federal district court level, D.C. also has a district court.

D.C. currently has two judicial vacancies

 

District of Columbia

D.C. District Court

The D.C. District Court currently has two vacancies - and two nominees for those vacancies. 

 

DC District Court nominee Amir Ali

Amir Ali

Nominated to the District Court of D.C.

Amir Ali is the president of the MacArthur Justice Center and the director of the Criminal Justice Appellate Clinic at Harvard Law School. His history of making sure our courts work for all of us is the experience we need on the D.C. District Court.

 

DC District Court nominee Sparkle Sooknanan

Sparkle Sooknanan

Nominated to the District Court of D.C.

Sparkle Sooknanan left the Caribbean at 16 to attend college in New York. She then went on to clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and serve as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the United States Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. She is a talented lawyer with a history of working for justice for all. We need her on the District of D.C.

 

Delaware

Delaware

At the federal appeals court level, Delaware is part of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Delaware is all one district.

Delaware currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Delaware

District of Delaware

The District of Delaware covers the whole state of Delaware- which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1 million people!

There is one judicial vacancy in the District of Delaware. There is not a nominee for this vacancy yet.

 

Florida

Florida

Florida is part of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Georgia and Alabama. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Florida is divided into three districts: Northern, Southern, and Middle. 

Florida has five judicial vacancies and two nominees.

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Eleventh Circuit

The Eleventh Circuit covers Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. That means the judges on this circuit make decisions that impact over 38.7 million people!

There is one vacancy on the Eleventh Circuit. Embry Kidd has been nominated to fill that vacancy.
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Northern District of Florida

The Northern District of Florida covers cities like Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Gainesville. It serves nearly 2 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Middle District of Florida

The Middle District of Florida covers cities like Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. It serves over 13.5 million people.

There are currently three vacancies on this court. There are currently no nominees to fill those vacancies.
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Southern District of Florida

The Southern District of Florida covers cities like West Palm Beach, Miami, and Key West. It serves over 7 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on this court. Detra Shaw-Wilder has been nominated to fill this vacancy.

Florida's judicial nominees

 

11th Circuit Nominee Embry Kidd

Embry Kidd

Nominated to the 11th Circuit

Judge Embry J. Kidd has been a United States Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida since 2019. His years of experience will be a benefit to the 11th Circuit. 

"Judge Kidd is an immensely qualified candidate with more than a decade of experience in private practice as well as time as a federal judge and Assistant U.S. Attorney," wrote the Congressional Black Caucus. "President Biden’s nomination of Judge Kidd continues to build on his promise to ensure that the federal judiciary reflects the diversity of background and lived experience in our nation."

 

Southern District of Florida Nominee Detra Shaw-Wilder

 

Detra Shaw-Wilder

Nominated to the Southern District of Florida

Detra Shaw-Wilder has been an attorney in private practice at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton in Coral Gables, Florida. She is a skilled attorney whose experience will be a benefit to the Southern District. 

“Detra embodies the qualities essential to judicial excellence: integrity, legal acumen, and unwavering intellectual rigor," said Congressperson Federica S. Wilson "Her nomination marks the realization of Judge Cooke’s vision and reinforces our collective commitment to diversity on the bench.”

 

Georgia

Georgia

Georgia is part of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Florida and Alabama. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Georgia is divided into three districts: Northern, Middle, and Southern.

Georgia has one judicial vacancy.

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Northern District of Georgia

The Northern District of Georgia covers cities like Atlanta, Gainesville, and Newman. It serves nearly 7.2 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on this court. There is no nominee for this vacancy yet.
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Middle District of Georgia

The Middle District of Georgia covers cities like Macon, Athens, and Valdosta. It serves over 2.1 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Southern District of Georgia

The Southern District of Georgia covers cities like Augusta, Savannah, and Waycross. It serves over 1.6 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Hawaii

Hawaii

At the federal appeals court level, Hawaii is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Hawaii is all one district.

Hawaii currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Hawaii

District of Hawaii

The District of Hawaii covers the whole state of Hawaii - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1.4 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Hawaii.

 

Idaho

Idaho

At the federal appeals court level, Idaho is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Idaho is all one district.

Idaho currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Idaho

District of Idaho

The District of Idaho covers the whole state of Idaho - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1.9 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Idaho.

 

Illinois

Illinois

At the federal appeals court level, Illinois is part of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Indiana and Wisconsin. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Illinois is divided into three districts: Northern, Central, and Southern. 

Illinois has no judicial vacancies

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Seventh Circuit

The Seventh Circuit covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. That means the judges on this circuit make decisions that impact over 25.3 million people!
There is currently one vacancy on this court. April Perry has been nominated for this vacancy.
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Northern District of Illinois

The Northern District of Illinois covers cities like Rockford and Chicago. It serves nearly 9.2 million people.
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Central District of Illinois

The Central District of Illinois covers cities like Peoria, Springfield, and Urbana. It serves over 2.1 million people.

There are currently no vacancies in the Central District of Illinois.
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Southern District of Illinois

The Southern District of Illinois covers cities like East St. Lois and Benton. It serves over 1.3 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Indiana

Indiana

At the federal appeals court level, Indiana is part of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Illinois and Wisconsin. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Indiana is divided into two districts: Northern and Southern.

Indiana has one judicial vacancy

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Northern District of Indiana

The Northern District of Indiana covers cities like Lafayette, Fort Wayne, and South Bend. It serves nearly 2.7 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Southern District of Indiana

The Southern District of Indiana covers cities like Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Evansville. It serves over 4.2 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on this court. It does not have a nominee yet.
Iowa

Iowa

At the federal appeals court level, Iowa is part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Any ruling by the Eighth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Iowa is divided into two districts: Northern and Southern.

Iowa currently has no judicial vacancies

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Northern District of Iowa

The Northern District of Iowa covers cities like Sioux City, Ft. Dodge, and Cedar Rapids. It serves nearly 1.3 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Southern District of Iowa

The Southern District of Iowa covers cities like Des Moines and Davenport. It serves over 1.8 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Kansas

Kansas

At the federal appeals court level, Kansas is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Kansas is all one district.

Kansas currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Kansas

District of Kansas

The District of Kansas covers the whole state of Kansas - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 2.9 million people!

There is currently one judicial vacancy in the District of Kansas. There is not yet a nominee for that vacancy.

 

Kentucky

Kentucky

At the federal appeals court level, Kentucky is part of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.  Any ruling by the Sixth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Kentucky is divided into two districts:  Eastern and Western.

Kentucky has no judicial vacancies

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Eastern District of Kentucky

The Eastern District of Kentucky covers cities like Lexington, Frankfort, and Ashland. It serves nearly 2.3 million people.

There are currently no vacancies in this district.
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Western District of Kentucky

The Western District of Kentucky covers cities like Louisville, Bowling Green, and Owensboro. It serves over 2.2 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Louisiana

Louisiana

At the federal appeals court level, Louisiana is part of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Mississippi and Texas.  Any ruling by the Fifth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Louisiana is divided into three districts: Eastern, Middle, and Western.

Louisiana has four judicial vacancies

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Eastern District of Louisiana

The Eastern District of Louisiana covers cities like Houma and New Orleans. It serves nearly 1.7 million people.

There are currently three vacancies on this court. There are no nominees for these vacancies yet.
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Middle District of Louisiana

The Middle District of Louisiana covers the Baton Rouge area. It serves over 800,000 people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Western District of Louisiana

The Western District of Louisiana covers cities like Shreveport, Alexandria, and Lafayette. It serves over 2 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on this court. There is not yet a nominee for this vacancy.
Maine

Maine

At the federal appeals court level, Maine is part of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island.  Any ruling by the First Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Maine is all one district.

Maine currently has two judicial vacancies

 

First Circuit

First Circuit

The First Circuit covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all five states. That means the judges on this circuit make decisions that impact over 14.1 million people! 

There is currently one vacancy on the First Circuit. Julia Lipez has been nominated for that vacancy. 

 


Maine

 

 

District of Maine

The District of Maine covers the whole state of Maine - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1.3 million people!

There is currently one vacancy in the District of Maine. Stacey Neumann has been nominated to fill this vacancy.

 

Maine's current judicial nominees

 

First Circuit nominee Julia Lipez

 

Justice Julia Lipez

Nominated to the First Circuit

Justice Julia M. Lipez has been a justice on the Maine Superior Court since 2022. Before that, she spent a decade working as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine. 

Justice Lipez brings a wealth of experience that will benefit the entire First Circuit.

 

 

District of Maine nominee Stacey Neumann

 

Stacey Neumann

Nominated to the District of Maine

Stacey Neumann understands that our courts should work for all of us - not just the wealthy and powerful. Early in her career she worked as a public defender. Later, she represented employees in workplace discrimination cases. 

Neumann will bring a perspective that is much needed on the District of Maine. We urge her swift confirmation.

 

Maryland

Maryland

At the federal appeals court level, Maryland is part of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.  Any ruling by the Fourth Circuit becomes law in all of them.

At the federal district court level, Maryland is all one district.

Maryland currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Maryland

District of Maryland

The District of Maryland covers all of Maryland- which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 6.1 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Maryland.

 

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

At the federal appeals court level, Massachusetts is part of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Maine, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island.  Any ruling by the First Circuit becomes law in all of them.  

At the federal district court level, Massachusetts is all one district.

Massachusetts currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Massachusetts

District of Massachusetts

The District of Massachusetts covers all of Massachusetts - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 7 million people!

There is currently one judicial vacancy in the District of Massachusetts. Brian Murphy has been nominated to fill the vacancy. 

 

Massachusetts' current judicial nominees

 

District of Massachusetts nominee Brian Murphy

 

Brian Murphy

Nominated to the District of Massachusetts

Brian Murphy started his career as a public defender, and understand how the courts impact all of us. We need his expertise on the federal bench.

“Brian Murphy has fought throughout his career to protect and uphold fundamental constitutional rights of all Americans. It’s a testament to Murphy’s respect for our system of justice that he got his start as a public defender in Worcester, giving him a critical perspective in the courtroom," said Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.

 

Michigan

Michigan

At the federal appeals court level, Michigan is part of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.  Any ruling by the Sixth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Michigan is divided into two districts: Eastern and Western.

Michigan has no judicial vacancies

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Eastern District of Michigan

The Eastern District of Michigan covers cities like Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Bay City. It serves nearly 6.5 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Western District of Michigan

The Western District of Michigan covers cities like Marquette, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. It serves over 3.5 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Minnesota

Minnesota

At the federal appeals court level, Minnesota is part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Any ruling by the Eighth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Minnesota is all one district.

Minnesota currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Minnesota

District of Minnesota

The District of Minnesota covers the whole state of Minnesota- which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 5.7 million people!

There is one vacancy in the District of Minnesota. Laura Provinzino has been nominated to fill that vacancy. 

 

Minnesota's current judicial nominees

 

District of Minnesota Nominee Provinzino

 

Laura Provinzino

Nominated to the District of Minnesota

Laura Provinzino is a skilled lawyer with the experience we need on the District of Minnesota.

“As a widely respected Assistant United States Attorney with over twenty years of legal experience, Laura Provinzino is extremely qualified to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). “Born and raised in St. Cloud, she is dedicated to serving all Minnesotans and has a demonstrated commitment to justice and the rule of law.

 

Mississippi

Mississippi

At the federal appeals court level, Mississippi is part of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Louisiana and Texas.  Any ruling by the Fifth Circuit becomes law in all of them.

At the federal district court level, Mississippi is divided into two districts: Northern and Southern.

Mississippi has one judicial vacancy

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Northern District of Mississippi

The Northern District of Mississippi covers cities like Oxford, Greenville, and Aberdeen. It serves nearly 1.1 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on this court. There is no nominee for this vacancy yet.
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Southern District of Mississippi

The Southern District of Mississippi covers cities like Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi. It serves over 1.8 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Missouri

Missouri

At the federal appeals court level, Missouri is part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Any ruling by the Eighth Circuit becomes law in all of them.

At the federal district court level, Missouri is divided into two districts: Eastern and Western

Missouri has four judicial vacancies

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Eastern District of Missouri

The Eastern District of Missouri covers cities like St. Louis and Cape Giradeau. It serves nearly 3 million people.

There are currently four vacancies on this court. There are no nominees for these vacancies yet.
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Western District of Missouri

The Western District of Missouri covers cities like Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City. It serves over 3.2 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Montana

Montana

At the federal appeals court level, Montana is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Montana is all one district.

Montana currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Montana

District of Montana

The District of Montana covers the whole state of Montana - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1.1 million people!

There is one judicial vacancy in the District of Minnesota. Danna Jackson has been nominated to fill this vacancy.

 

Montana's current judicial nominees

 

District of Montana nominee Danna Jackson

Danna Jackson

Nominated to the District of Montana

Danna Jackson is the Tribal Attorney for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Pablo, Montana. If confirmed, she will be the first Native American lifetime federal judge in Montana. 

“Inclusion of Native Americans in the courts that preside over matters in Montana is critically important to advancing trust in the judicial system and the rule of law. Danna Jackson’s deep experience in Montana in criminal and civil matters and her connections to the communities she has served her whole career will be a great asset to the court,” said Matthew Archer-Beck, President of the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA).

 

Nebraska

Nebraska

At the federal appeals court level, Nebraska is part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Any ruling by the Eighth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Nebraska is all one district.

Nebraska currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Nebraska

District of Nebraska

The District of Nebraska covers the whole state of Nebraska - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1.9 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Nebraska.

 

Nevada

Nevada

At the federal appeals court level, Nevada is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Nevada is all one district.

Nevada currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Nevada

District of Nevada

The District of Nevada covers the whole state of Nevada - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 3.1 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Nevada.

 

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

At the federal appeals court level, New Hampshire is part of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Maine, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island.  Any ruling by the First Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, New Hampshire is all one district.

New Hampshire currently has no judicial vacancies

 

New Hampshire

District of New Hampshire

The District of New Hampshire covers the whole state of New Hampshire - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1.4 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of New Hampshire.

 

New Jersey

New Jersey

At the federal appeals court level, New Jersey is part of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Delaware and Pennsylvania. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, New Jersey is all one district.

New Jersey currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Third Circuit map

Third Circuit

The Third Circuit covers New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. That means the judges on this circuit make decisions that impact over 23.2 million people! 

There is currently one vacancy on the Third Circuit. Adeel Mangi has been nominated to fill that vacancy.

 


New Jersey

 

 

District of New Jersey

The District of New Jersey covers the whole state of New Jersey - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 9.2 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of New Jersey.

New Jersey's current judicial nominees

 

Third Circuit nominee Adeel Mangi

 

Adeel Mangi

Nominated to the Third Circuit

Adeel Mangi possesses a strong commitment to equal justice for all. When confirmed, he will be the first Muslim federal appellate court judge in our nation’s history and the first Asian American man to serve on the Third Circuit.

Adeel Mangi "is a standout figure in New Jersey’s legal landscape. It speaks volumes that his exceptional legal abilities are only exceeded by his character and unwavering commitment to fairness in the administration of justice," said Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).

Read our letter

 

New Mexico

New Mexico

At the federal appeals court level, New Mexico is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, New Mexico is all one district.

New Mexico currently has one judicial vacancy

 

New Mexico

District of New Mexico

The District of New Mexico covers the whole state of New Mexico - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 2.1 million people!

There is currently one judicial vacancies in the District of New Mexico. The nominee to fill this vacancy is Sarah M. Davenport.

 

Sarah M. Davenport

Nominated to the District of New Mexico

Sarah M. Davenport has served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces, New Mexico since 2009. Before that, Ms. Davenport worked as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Las Cruces from 2008 to 2009 and as a law clerk in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 2006 to 2008. Ms. Davenport received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2006 and her B.Mus. from New Mexico State University in 1998.

New York

New York

At the federal appeals court level, New York is part of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Connecticut and Vermont. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, New York is divided into four districts: Northern, Eastern, Western, and Southern.

New York has four judicial vacancies

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Northern District of New York

The Northern District of New York covers cities like Syracuse, Albany, and Birmingham. It serves nearly 3.4 million people.

There are currently two vacancies on this court. Elizabeth C. Coombe has been nominated to fill one of these vacancies.
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Eastern District of New York

The Eastern District of New York covers Long Island. It serves over 8.2 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Western District of New York

The Western District of New York covers cities like Buffalo and Rochester. It serves over 2.7 million people.

There are currently no vacancies in this district.
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Southern District of New York

The Southern District of New York covers cities like Manhattan, White Plains, and Poughkeepsie. It serves over 5.1 million people.

There are currently two vacancies on this court. Sarah Netburn have been nominated to fill one of these vacancies.
Elizabeth C. Coombe: Nominee for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

 

Elizabeth C. Coombe

Nominated to the Northern District of New York

Elizabeth C. Coombe has served as the First Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York since 2018. She joined the Office in 2003 and previously served as Chief of its Criminal Division from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in her career, Ms. Coombe served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia from 1998 to 2003; a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch from 1996 to 1997; and a staff attorney in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Enforcement Division from 1994 to 1996. She served as a law clerk for Judge Diana E. Murphy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota from 1992 to 1994. Ms. Coombe received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1992 and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Hamilton College in 1989.

Southern District of New York nominee Judge Sarah Netburn

 

Judge Sarah Netburn

Nominated to the Southern District of New York

Judge Sarah Netburn has been a United States Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York since 2012 and has been the Court’s Chief United States Magistrate Judge since 2024. Before becoming a judge, Netburn represented civil rights plaintiffs at a New York law firm. She has the experience we need on the federal bench.

 

North Carolina

North Carolina

At the federal appeals court level, North Carolina is part of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Any ruling by the Fourth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, North Carolina is divided into three districts: Eastern, Middle, and Western. 

North Carolina has five judicial vacancies

Fourth Circuit

The Fourth Circuit covers North Carolina, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all five states. That means the judges on this circuit make decisions that impact over 32.8 million people!

There is currently one vacancy on the Fourth Circuit. A nominee has not yet been named for this vacancy.

Eastern District of North Carolina

The Eastern District of North Carolina covers cities like Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Wilmington. It serves nearly 4.2 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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The Middle District of North Carolina

The Middle District of North Carolina covers cities like Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem. It serves over 3.1 million people.

There are currently two vacancies on the Middle District of North Carolina. A nominee has not been named for these vacancies yet.
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Western District of North Carolina

The Western District of North Carolina covers cities like Charlottesville, Asheville, and Bryson City. It serves over 3.4 million people.

There are currently two vacancies on the Western District of North Carolina. No nominees have been named to fill those vacancies yet.
North Dakota

North Dakota

At the federal appeals court level, North Dakota is part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Any ruling by the Eighth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, North Dakota is all one district.

North Dakota currently has no judicial vacancies

 

North Dakota

District of North Dakota

The District of North Dakota covers the whole state of North Dakota- which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 783,000 people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Idaho.

 

Ohio

Ohio

At the federal appeals court level, Ohio is part of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Kentucky, Michigan, and Tennessee.  Any ruling by the Sixth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Ohio is divided into two districts: Northern and Southern.

Ohio currently has two judicial vacancies

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Northern District of Ohio

The Northern District of Ohio covers cities like Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo. It serves nearly 6.9 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on this court. There is no nominee for this vacancy yet.
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Southern District of Ohio

The Southern District of Ohio covers cities like Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. It serves over 4.9 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on the Southern District of Ohio. There is no nominee for this vacancy yet.
Oklahoma

Oklahoma

At the federal appeals court level, Oklahoma is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Oklahoma is divided into three districts: Northern, Eastern, and Western. 

Oklahoma has no judicial vacancies

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Northern District of Oklahoma

The Northern District of Oklahoma covers the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, including Tulsa. It serves nearly 1.2 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Northern District of Oklahoma.
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Eastern District of Oklahoma

The Eastern District of Oklahoma covers the southeastern portion of Oklahoma, including Muskogee. It serves over 750,000 people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Western District of Oklahoma

The Western District of Oklahoma covers the western half of Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City. It serves over 2.1 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
Oregon

Oregon

At the federal appeals court level, Oregon is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Oregon is all one district.

Oregon currently has one judicial vacancy

 

Oregon

District of Oregon

The District of Oregon covers the whole state of Oregon - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 4.2 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Oregon.

 

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

At the federal appeals court level, Pennsylvania is part of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Delaware and New Jersey. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Pennsylvania is divided into three districts: Eastern, Middle, and Western.

Pennsylvania has five judicial vacancies

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Eastern District of Pennsylvania

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania covers cities like Philadelphia, Reading, and Allentown. It serves nearly 5.9 million people.

There are currently three vacancies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mary Kay Costello, Catherine Henry, and Judge Gail A. Weilheimer have been nominated to fill these vacancies.
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Middle District of Pennsylvania

The Middle District of Pennsylvania covers cities like Scranton, Harrisburg, and Williamsport. It serves over 3.2 million people.

There is currently one vacancy in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. No nominees have been nominated to fill this vacancy.
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Western District of Pennsylvania

The Western District of Pennsylvania covers cities like Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Erie. It serves over 3.8 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.

Pennsylvania's current judicial nominees

 

Eastern District of Pennsyvania nominee Catherine Henry

 

Catherine Henry

Nominated to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Catherine Henry has been an Assistant Federal Defender in the Federal Community Defender’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania since 2001.

Throughout her career, Catherine Henry "has committed herself to the people of Eastern Pennsylvania, and I look forward to her bringing her integrity, experience, and fierce commitment to fairness and equal justice under the law to this critical new role," said Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA).

 

Eatern District of Pennsylvania nominee Mary Kay Costello

 

Mary Kay Costello

Nominated to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Mary Kay Costello has been an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania since 2008. 

“As a military vet and longtime federal prosecutor, she has devoted her career to defending our Nation, fighting corruption, rooting out fraud, and keeping our communities safe. I look forward to voting to swiftly confirm her and to help her make history," said Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA).

 

Rhode Island

Rhode Island

At the federal appeals court level, Rhode Island is part of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Puerto Rico.  Any ruling by the First Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Rhode Island is all one district.

Rhode Island currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Rhode Island

District of Rhode Island

The District of Rhode Island covers the whole state of Rhode Island - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 1 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Rhode Island.

 

South Carolina

South Carolina

At the federal appeals court level, South Carolina is part of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.  Any ruling by the Fourth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, South Carolina is all one district.

South Carolina currently has one judicial vacancy

 

South Carolina

District of South Carolina

The District of South Carolina covers the whole state of South Carolina - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 5.3 million people!

There is one judicial vacancy in the District of South Carolina. No nominee has been named for this vacancy yet.

 

South Dakota

South Dakota

At the federal appeals court level, South Dakota is part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Any ruling by the Eighth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, South Dakota is all one district.

South Dakota currently has no judicial vacancies

 

South Dakota

District of South Dakota

The District of South Dakota covers the whole state of South Dakota - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 919,000 people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of South Dakota.

 

Tennessee

Tennessee

At the federal appeals court level, Tennessee is part of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.  Any ruling by the Sixth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Tennessee is divided into three districts: Eastern, Middle, and Western.

Tennessee has three judicial vacancies

Sixth Circuit

The Sixth Circuit covers Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all four states. That means the judges on this circuit make decisions that impact over 33.4 million people!

There are currently two vacancies on the Sixth Circuit. Kevin Ritz and Karla Campbell have been nominated to fill these vacancies.
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Eastern District of Tennessee

The Eastern District of Tennessee covers cities like Knoxville, Winchester, and Chattanooga. It serves nearly 2.6 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Eastern District of Tennessee.
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Middle District of Tennessee

The Middle District of Tennessee covers the central part of the state, including Nashville. It serves over 1.5 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on this court.
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Western District of Tennessee

The Western District of Tennessee covers cities like Jackson and Memphis. It serves over 3 million people.

There are currently one vacancy on the Western District of Tennessee. There is not yet a nominee for this vacancy.

Tennessee's current judicial nominees

 

6th Circuit nominee Kevin Ritz

 

Kevin Ritz

Nominated to the Sixth Circuit

Kevin Ritz has served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee since 2022. From 2005 to 2022, Mr. Ritz worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee, where he served as Appellate Chief from 2018 to 2022. He brings a wealth of experience that will benefit the Sixth Circuit.

 

Sixth Circuit nominee Karla Campbell

Karla Campbell

Nominated to the Sixth Circuit

Karla Campbell understands that the courts should work for all of us - not just the wealthy and powerful. Campbell currently works as counsel at Stranch Jennings & Garvey PLLC in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout her career, Campbell has been a powerful voice for the rights of working people. We need her perspective and experience on the Sixth Circuit.

 

Texas

Texas

At the federal appeals court level, Texas is part of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Louisiana and Mississippi.  Any ruling by the Fifth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Texas is divided into four districts: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western.

Texas has seven judicial vacancies

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Northern District of Texas

The Northern District of Texas covers cities like Dallas, Lubbock, and Amarillo. It serves nearly 8.6 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on the Northern District of Texas. There is no nominee for this vacancy yet.
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Southern District of Texas

The Southern District of Texas covers cities like Houston, Corpus Christi, and Laredo. It serves over 10.4 million people.

There are currently four vacancies on the Southern District of Texas. No nominees have been named to fill these vacancies yet.
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Eastern District of Texas

The Eastern District of Texas covers cities like Tyler, Texarkana, and Beaumont. It serves over 3.4 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Eastern District of Texas.
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Western District of Texas

The Western District of Texas covers cities like Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso. It serves over 8.1 million people.

There are currently two vacancies on the Western District of Texas. No nominees have been named to fill these vacancies yet.
Utah

Utah

At the federal appeals court level, Utah is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Utah is all one district.

Utah currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Utah

District of Utah

The District of Utah covers the whole state of Idaho - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 3.4 million people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Utah.

 

Vermont

Vermont

At the federal appeals court level, Vermont is part of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Connecticut and New York. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Vermont is all one district.

Vermont currently has no  judicial vacancies

 

Vermont

District of Vermont

The District of Vermont covers the whole state of Idaho - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 8.7 million people!

There are currently no judicial vacancies in the District of Vermont.

 

virginia

Virginia

At the federal appeals court level, Virginia is part of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia.  Any ruling by the Fourth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Virginia is divided into two districts: Eastern and Western.

Virginia has no judicial vacancies

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Eastern District of Virginia

The Eastern District of Virginia covers cities like Alexandria, Richmond, and Norfolk. It serves nearly 6.5 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Eastern District of Virginia.
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Western District of Virginia

The Western District of Virginia covers cities like Harrisburg, Charlottesville, and Roanoke. It serves over 2.2 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Western District of Virginia.
Washington

Washington

At the federal appeals court level, Washington is part of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Oregon. Any ruling by the Ninth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Washington is divided into two districts: Eastern and Western.

Washington has one judicial vacancy

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Eastern District of Washington

The Eastern District of Washington covers cities like Spokane, Richland, and Yakima. It serves nearly 1.7 million people.

There is currently one vacancy on the Eastern District of Washington. Rebecca Pennell has been nominated to fill this vacancy.
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Western District of Washington

The Western District of Washington covers cities like Seattle and Takoma. It serves over 6.1 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Western District of Washington.

Washington's current judicial nominees

 

Eastern District of Washington nominee Judge Rebecca Pennell

 

Judge Rebecca Pennell

Nominated to the Eastern District of Washington

Judge Rebecca Pennell has spent her career making sure our legal system works for all of us, not just the wealthy and powerful. Judge Pennell has served on the Washington Court of Appeals in Spokane since 2016. Before that, she was public defender with the Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho and a Skadden Fellow at TeamChild, an organization that provides legal services to youths in Yakima, Washington.

 

West Virginia

West Virginia

At the federal appeals court level, West Virginia is part of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  Any ruling by the Fourth Circuit becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, West Virginia is divided into two districts: Northern and Southern.

West Virginia has no judicial vacancies

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Northern District of West Virginia

The Northern District of West Virginia covers cities like Clarksburg, Elkins, and Martinsburg. It serves nearly 1 million people.

There is currently no vacancies on the Northern District of West Virginia.
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Southern District of West Virginia

The Southern District of West Virginia covers cities like Charleston, Parkersburg, and Huntington. It serves nearly 850,000 people.

There is currently no vacancies on the Southern District of West Virginia.
Wisconsin

Wisconsin

At the federal appeals court level, Wisconsin is part of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Illinois and Indiana. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all three states. 

At the federal district court level, Wisconsin is divided into two districts: Eastern and Western.

Wisconsin has no judicial vacancies

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Eastern District of Wisconsin

The Eastern District of Wisconsin covers the eastern half of the state, including Milwaukee. It serves nearly 3.5 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
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Western District of Wisconsin

The Western District of Wisconsin covers the western half of the state, including Madison. It serves over 2.4 million people.

There are currently no vacancies on the Western District of Wisconsin.
Wyoming

Wyoming

At the federal appeals court level, Wyoming is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also covers Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah. Any ruling by that court becomes law in all of them. 

At the federal district court level, Wyoming is all one district.

Wyoming currently has no judicial vacancies

 

Wyoming

District of Wyoming

The District of Wyoming covers the whole state of Wyoming - which means the decisions these judges make impact the entire state. That's over 580,000 people!

There are no judicial vacancies in the District of Wyoming.

 

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