Four new federal judge nominations from Obama

May 23, 2011

Washington D.C.: Last week President Obama sent off four nominations to federal judgeships around the country. On May 18, he nominated Justice Morgan Christen, of the Alaska Supreme Court, to the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Of his decision, he said, "I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of Appeals. I am confident Justice Morgan Christen will serve the American people with integrity and distinction." Then, on May 19, he nominated Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr., a magistrate judge on the Eastern District of New York, to the Southern District of New York, James Gilstrap, a partner at Smith & Gilstrap, to the Eastern District of Texas, and, finally, Judge Gina Marie Groh, of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia, to the Northern District of West Virginia. Of the nominations, President Obama had this to say, "Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity. Their records of public service are distinguished and impressive and I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the United States District Court bench. I am honored to nominate them today."