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On the recordApril 27, 2022
today the Senate will vote on the nomination of Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett to serve as a U.S. district court judge for the Central District of California. Judge Garnett is an experienced jurist and a long-time public servant who will make an outstanding addition to the bench. During her 13 years as an assistant U.S. Attorney, she prosecuted hundreds of matters, including criminal street gang offenses, child exploitation, and threats made against government officials. In recognition of her accomplishments as a prosecutor, Judge Garnett received a number of awards from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Postal Service. Since 2014, Judge Garnett has served as a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, presiding over misdemeanor and felony proceedings. In 2016, she also served as an appellate State court judge, presiding over criminal, civil, and family law cases. The American Bar Association has unanimously rated Judge Garnett as ``well qualified'' to be a district court judge. She also has the strong support of her home State Senators, Mrs. Feinstein and Mr. Padilla. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting Judge Garnett's nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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