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Dick Durbin: As is the case with many of President Trump’s judicial nominees in his second term, his pick to fill a vacancy on [CIT]…

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
As is the case with many of President Trump’s judicial nominees in his second term, his pick to fill a vacancy on [CIT], Kara Westercamp, was tapped because of her loyalty to the man who nominated her, instead of her loyalty to the law.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin speaks against Kara Westercamp’s nomination.

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