Trump nominates Palm Beach judge with Cuban roots to federal bench in South Florida
Briefly

Ed Artau, an appeals court judge in Palm Beach County, has been nominated by President Trump to fill a federal judgeship in the Southern District of Florida. Artau, who has served in various judicial capacities since 2014, has been recognized for his commitment to restoring law and order. The nomination comes as part of Trump's broader initiative to fill judicial vacancies, with Artau being praised for his track record and conservative judicial philosophy, evidenced by his association with the Federalist Society. Senate hearings will be held before final confirmation.
"Ed has a GREAT track record of restoring LAW AND ORDER and, most importantly, Common Sense (which is, sadly, rare these days!)," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Artau, a state appeals court judge in Palm Beach County, has been nominated to be a federal judge in the Southern District of Florida.
Artau has been a member of the Republican Party and the conservative Federalist Society, which exerts a significant influence on judicial appointments at the state and federal levels.
President Donald Trump announced the nomination on his social media platform late Wednesday, praising Artau for his career as an appellate judge since 2020.
Read at Miami Herald
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