Nominations Sent to the Senate

Published: Mon 5th Jan 26

This document, categorized under Presidential Actions, lists several nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation, primarily consisting of appointments for United States Attorneys for various districts and nominations for United States District Judges across several states.

Arguments For

  • The document fulfills the constitutional requirement of the President to nominate individuals for various federal judicial and executive branch positions, ensuring the continuity of government operations.

  • Nominating candidates like U.S. Attorneys and District Judges helps maintain the functionality and staffing levels of the federal judiciary and law enforcement agencies across different districts and states.

  • Providing these personnel details offers transparency regarding the administration's choices for key roles within the Department of Justice and the federal court system.

Arguments Against

  • The document lists numerous appointments that require Senate confirmation, which can potentially lead to delays or gridlock if the nomination and confirmation processes are contentious or slow.

  • The selection of U.S. Attorneys and District Judges reflects a specific administration's legal priorities, which might face scrutiny or opposition from Senators representing different political viewpoints or constituents.

  • Vacancies in critical judicial and prosecutorial roles, pending confirmation, can impact case backlogs and the effectiveness of federal legal processes in the affected districts.

Presidential Actions

Andrew Benson, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four years, vice Darcie N. McElwee.

Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, vice M. Douglas Harpool, retiring.

William Boyle, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina for the term of four years, vice Michael F. Easley, Jr.

Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Aaron Reitz, resigned.

David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, vice Paul Kinloch Holmes, III, retired.

Nicholas Jon Ganjei, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, vice Lynn N. Hughes, retired.

Kevin Holmes, of Arkansas, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years, vice Duane A. Kees, term expired.

Zachary Keller, of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years, vice Brandon B. Brown.

Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, vice John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr., retired.

Brian David Miller, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years, vice Gerard M. Karam.

Justin R. Olson, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana, vice Jane E. Magnus-Stinson, retired.

Aaron Christian Peterson, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska, vice Timothy Mark Burgess, retired.

Richard Price, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years, vice Timothy A. Garrison, term expired.

Darin Smith, of Wyoming, to be United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming for the term of four years, vice Mark A. Klaassen, term expired.

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