Trump’s Judicial Nominations for Alabama
On Tuesday, President Trump revealed his plans to nominate Slate, a judicial candidate put forward by Alabama Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville.
“As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ve worked hard to highlight Alabama’s conservative values in our reviews of federal judicial candidates,” Tuberville stated. “It’s crucial that judges uphold the law in line with the Constitution, rather than making rulings that seem like new legislation. I fully back President Trump’s nominees to fill three federal judicial vacancies in Alabama. They’ll really help us, and I’m eager to get them confirmed.”
“The White House has done a fantastic job with these Alabama candidates,” Tuberville added. “Since President Trump took office, activist judges have tried their utmost to derail his agenda. That doesn’t fly in Alabama while I’m in charge. These candidates are dedicated to restoring law and order, ensuring safety for everyone in Alabama.”
US District Judge Nominee: Edmund Lacourt
Edmund “Eddie” Lakow is currently practicing law in Alabama. Before this, he held the position of Deputy Chief of Bishop and previously worked in private practice in Washington, DC. Lakow was nominated as a US District Judge by Trump during his first term, but his nomination was later rescinded by President Biden. A Dothan native, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Birmingham Southern University and attended Yale Law School for his JD.
US District Judge Nominee: Harold Muty
Harold “Hal” Muty is a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP in Huntsville, specializing in business and commercial litigation. He served as president of the Young Lawyer Division of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association from 2016 to 2017 and was also part of the Young Lawyer Executive Committee at Alabama State Prison. Originally from Montgomery, he pursued his education at the University of Alabama for both his undergraduate and law degrees.
US District Judge Candidate: Bill Lewis
Bill Lewis serves as a justice for the Alabama Supreme Court. His previous roles include being a judge for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and a circuit judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit. Before entering the judiciary, he practiced law in Wetanka, Alabama. A lifelong resident of Alabama, he grew up in Wetanka, where he completed his bachelor’s degree at Southern University and attended Cumberland Law School in Birmingham.
