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White House Submits Three Judicial Nominations to Senate
The White House nominated James Andrew Crowell IV and Stuart Gordon Nash as Associate Judges for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and Matthew R. Byrne as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, on June 15, 2026.
Quick Facts
Who
James Andrew Crowell IV
What
Three judicial nominations sent to Senate
When
June 15, 2026
Where
District of Columbia
- Three judicial nominations sent to Senate
- Nominations for Associate Judge positions
- Nomination for U.S. District Judge position
- James Andrew Crowell IV
- Stuart Gordon Nash
The White House submitted three judicial nominations to the Senate on June 15, 2026. James Andrew Crowell IV and Stuart Gordon Nash, both from the District of Columbia, were nominated to serve as Associate Judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for fifteen-year terms. Matthew R. Byrne of Ohio was nominated as United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. The nominations represent part of the administration's ongoing efforts to fill vacancies in the federal judiciary. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is a key appellate court that hears cases arising from the nation's capital, while the Southern District of Ohio is one of the busiest federal trial courts in the country.
Why This Matters
These nominations are significant because they address ongoing vacancies in the federal judiciary at both appellate and trial court levels. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals handles crucial cases affecting the nation's capital, while the Southern District of Ohio is one of the country's highest-volume federal trial courts. Confirming these judges directly impacts case resolution timelines and the administration of justice across multiple jurisdictions.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 15, 2026
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