Tuesday, December 10, 2019

New 9th Circuit Judge!

Law.com has SoCal Prosecutor Patrick Bumatay Confirmed to Ninth Circuit Seat:

Bumatay, whose nomination was opposed by California’s Democratic senators, is the first openly gay appellate judge and the first of Filipino descent appointed by President Donald Trump.

Ninth Circuit Press Release here.
[12/11/19 update: Today's DJ has Bumatay is confirmed as 1st openly gay man on 9th Circuit]