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Senate considering nomination of ex-Trump defense lawyer for lifetime appointment to appeals court
UNITED STATES SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, JUL 23 – Senate Republicans narrowly advanced Emil Bove's judicial nomination amid Democratic opposition citing ethics and conduct concerns, with a 50-48 committee vote reflecting deep partisan divisions.
- On July 17, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Bove's nomination despite protests, with Republicans voting unanimously to move forward, amid walkouts by Democrats.
- After the whistleblower report, Erez Reuveni, a former DOJ attorney, released a 27-page report on June 24, 2025, prompting scrutiny of Bove's nomination.
- According to the whistleblower, Reuveni claimed that Bove said `fuck you` to courts to ignore their orders, highlighting defiance of judicial authority, last April.
- Now, the full Senate is set to debate Bove’s nomination as observers expect sharp partisan disagreements.
- Looking ahead, Emil Bove's potential appointment to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals could significantly influence decisions on immigration, voting, and business law.
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