Senate Panel Advances Emil Bove for Appeals Court.
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced President Trump’s nominee, Emil Bove, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit after a contentious session during which all committee Democrats walked out in protest . Bove, 44, served as a federal prosecutor and defended Trump in high-profile cases. His nomination now proceeds to the full Senate for confirmation.
Critics argue his deep loyalty to Trump undermines judicial impartiality. Over 900 former DOJ lawyers and more than 75 retired judges have voiced concerns, warning that “the rule of law is really only as strong as the institutions that enforce it” .
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley defended the move as a routine step, dismissing calls for further investigation into whistleblower claims. For supporters, Bove is seen as a principled defender of conservative values; for opponents, a reward for legal advocacy rather than merit.
The full Senate vote is likely in the coming weeks, setting the stage for another high-stakes partisan showdown on lifetime judicial appointments.
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