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The United States courts of appeals are considered the most powerful and influential courts in the United States after the Supreme Court. Because of their ability to set legal precedent in regions that cover millions of Americans, the United States courts of appeals have strong policy influence on U.S. law.
James Clinkscales Hill (January 8, 1924 – March 31, 2017) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and previously was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. [1]
A template for displaying summary information about United States federal courts and tribunals. Template parameters [Edit template data] This template prefers block formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status Court type court_type 'district' if a district court, 'circuit' if a circuit court, 'tribunal' if any other federal court Example district Line required Court name court ...
On July 27, 2023, President Joe Biden nominated Federico to serve as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.President Biden nominated Federico to the seat vacated by Judge Mary Beck Briscoe, who assumed senior status on March 15, 2021. [3]
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (in case citations, 2d Cir.) is one of the thirteen United States Courts of Appeals. Its territory covers the states of Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, and it has appellate jurisdiction over the U.S. district courts in the following federal judicial districts: District of Connecticut
In 2003, he joined the United States Attorney's Office for the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, handling criminal prosecutions and appeals on behalf of the U.S. Government. In March 2011, he was appointed to serve as Attorney General of Wyoming by Governor Matt Mead , representing the state of Wyoming before state and ...
In July 2011, the West Virginia Record reported that President Obama would select Thacker to the judicial vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit that was created by the death of Judge M. Blane Michael. [2] [1] On September 8, 2011, Obama formally nominated her. [1]
On September 13, 2022, the United States Senate invoked cloture on her nomination by a 51–45 vote. [9] On September 14, 2022, her nomination was confirmed by a 52–47 vote. [ 10 ] Montecalvo was the sixth public defender nominated by President Biden to be confirmed as a U.S. circuit judge, handing Biden the record for placing the most ...