Trump nominates Butler to serve on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Trump nominates Butler to serve on. Trump nominates Butler to serve on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Key points

• Butler is a graduate of Mississippi State University where he majored in Business Administration before attending Mississippi College School of Law.
• According to Trump additionally, butler "has the unwavering support of Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith."
• President Donald Trump (R) confirmed Thursday that he was nominating Todd Butler to serve on the U.S.
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If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Todd Butler would succeed Judge Leslie H. Southwick, who has elected to take senior status.

President Donald Trump (R) confirmed Thursday that he was nominating Todd Butler to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

"The wonderful people of the Great State of Mississippi (one of my favorites!), and the rest of the Fifth Circuit, can count on Todd to protect the Constitution and the Rule of Law, " Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Butler is a partner at Phelps Dunbar where his practice has focused on litigation and strategic counseling, with an emphasis on appellate, constitutional and employment matters.

"He has argued numerous times before the Fifth Circuit, previously clerked for highly respected Judge, Leslie Southwick, and has been a strong defender of Law Enforcement throughout his career, " the President remarked.

In a joint statement on the news of Butler's nomination, Mississippi's U.S. Senators remarked, "Todd Butler is an excellent pick for the federal bench. He believes in interpreting the law as it is written, pursuant to the text and original meaning of the Constitution-exactly the quality that should characterize a jurist. Mr. Butler is a credit to his home state of Mississippi. We look forward to his swift confirmation."

Butler is a graduate of Mississippi State University where he majored in Business Administration before attending Mississippi College School of Law. He has taught courses as an adjunct law professor and is the past Chairman of the Mississippi Bar's Appellate Practice Section. Regarding the Author(s).

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For almost two decades, he has noted and offered analysis on administration, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank's interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: [email protected].

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