Senators continue to challenge Trump's appointments to the federal appeals court.
Judiciary Committee to Vote on Nominees for 1st and 9th Circuit Courts of Appeals
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on nominees for two significant U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals this week. Among these nominees are Joshua Dunlap for the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals and Eric Tung for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Joshua Dunlap, a partner at the Maine law firm Pierce Atwood, is the nominee for the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals. If appointed, he would be the only active judge on this court appointed by a Republican president.
Eric Tung, a partner at the firm Jones Day, has a background in law, specifically representing public utilities before the California Public Utilities Commission. His nomination for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled for this week's vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee. If appointed, he would serve on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over federal cases in nine western states, including California.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, like the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, plays a significant role in energy and environment policy matters, including the administration's initiatives. Unlike Joshua Dunlap, Eric Tung would not be the only active judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals appointed by a Republican president.
The name of the nominee for the 1st U.S. District Court appointed under a Democratic president is not specified in the information provided. The Senate Judiciary Committee's vote on Eric Tung's nomination is a significant step in the confirmation process for his potential appointment to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Both the 1st and 9th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals are crucial in shaping legal precedents that impact a wide range of issues. The decisions made by these courts can have far-reaching consequences, and the upcoming appointments could potentially influence the direction of these courts for years to come.
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