Sunday, December 19, 2021

Linda Lopez (S.D. Cal.) confirmed


A big congrats to Miami native Linda Lopez for her confirmation as a U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of California. The vote was 48-25.  Judge Lopez started her career as a paralegal here in Miami and then became a criminal defense lawyer.  She moved to San Diego to work at the Federal Defender's Office.  She then became a magistrate judge, where folks on both sides of the aisle enjoyed appearing before her.  And now she's a district judge.  What a cool story. 

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:34 AM

    Confirmed 48-25? That's an interesting number. I admit to not being a Senate rules expert, but don't you need a majority? 48 is not a majority.

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  2. Anonymous11:36 AM

    OMG. A majority of those who vote (with a quorum).

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