Current:Home > MyUS Senate confirms Shreveport attorney as first Black judge in Louisiana’s Western District-LoTradeCoin
US Senate confirms Shreveport attorney as first Black judge in Louisiana’s Western District
View Date:2024-12-24 21:33:02
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A north Louisiana attorney is now the first Black federal judge to serve on the state’s U.S. Western District Court following confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Jerry Edwards Jr., of Shreveport, was one of two judicial nominations by Democratic President Joe Biden. Brandon Scott Long of New Orleans was the other nomination approved Thursday.
Edwards will serve the district in the court based in Alexandria while Long will serve on Louisiana’s U.S. Eastern District Court, based in New Orleans, The Shreveport Times reported.
“I was glad to support both Mr. Edwards and Mr. Long,” said Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in a statement. “They each have the experience, qualifications and knowledge of the law to rule fairly and consistently. I wish them the best as they begin this new chapter dedicated to serving Louisiana and the country. ”
Edwards has served as first assistant U.S. attorney in the Western District in Shreveport since 2022. Before that, he served as chief of the civil division from 2020-2022 after joining the office as an assistant U.S. attorney in 2019.
Edwards, 44, earned his law degree from Vermont Law School in 2002.
Long, 47, graduated from Duke Law School. He has most recently served as an assistant U.S. attorney in New Orleans.
veryGood! (92451)
Related
- Volkswagen, Mazda, Honda, BMW, Porsche among 304k vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
- California is rolling out free preschool. That hasn’t solved challenges around child care
- NBA playoffs 2024: Six players under pressure to perform this postseason
- NHL power rankings entering playoffs: Who has best chance at winning Stanley Cup?
- Patricia Heaton criticizes media, 'extremists' she says 'fear-mongered' in 2024 election
- Who will advance in NHL playoffs? Picks and predictions for every NHL first round series
- Boxer Ryan Garcia misses weight for Saturday fight, loses $1.5 million bet to Devin Haney
- Share of US Catholics backing legal abortion rises as adherents remain at odds with church
- 13 Skincare Gifts Under $50 That Are Actually Worth It
- Columbia University protests continue for 3rd day after more than 100 arrested
Ranking
- Prominent conservative lawyer Ted Olson, who argued Bush recount and same-sex marriage cases, dies
- Sen. Bob Menendez's trial delayed. Here's when it will begin.
- Marijuana grow busted in Maine as feds investigate trend in 20 states
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Higher Forces
- Oil Industry Asks Trump to Repeal Major Climate Policies
- Nebraska’s governor says he’ll call lawmakers back to address tax relief
- Culver's burger chain planning to open as many as 51 new locations in 2024: Here's where
- Mark Zuckerberg Reacts to His Photoshopped Thirst Trap Photo
Recommendation
-
Michelle Obama Is Diving Back into the Dating World—But It’s Not What You Think
-
U.N. official says Israel systematically impeding Gaza aid distribution
-
Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump’s trial after man sets himself on fire
-
15 people suffer minor injuries in tram accident at Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles
-
'I heard it and felt it': Chemical facility explosion leaves 11 hospitalized in Louisville
-
Tori Spelling Shares She Once Peed in Her Son's Diaper While Stuck in Traffic
-
'CSI: Vegas' revival canceled by CBS after three seasons. Which other shows are ending?
-
Longtime AP journalist, newspaper publisher John Brewer dies at age 76