Contentious Path to Power: Emil Bove Sworn in as Lifelong Judge on U.S. Court of Appeals Amidst Political Storm
Philadelphia, Pa. — Emil Bove, who previously served as personal attorney to former President Donald Trump, has been sworn in as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. His confirmation concluded a divisive nomination process marked by intense scrutiny and debate. The confirmation, which passed with narrow margins, saw Bove secure a 50-49 vote in the Senate this past July. His appointment faced backlash from Democrats, former Justice Department officials, and whistleblowers, who raised concerns over potential threats to the department’s independence. Supporting Bove, however, were some Republican senators who … Read more