Leslie Southwick’s nomination to a federal court seat ran into potential trouble Thursday from congressional Democrats disturbed by his record on civil rights and gay rights.
Southwick, a retired Mississippi Court of Appeals judge, is President Bush’s choice for a seat on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
About the Author(s)
Magnolia Tribune
This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff.
More Like This
DC
|
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
•
June 30, 2025
Senate Republicans are in a sprint on Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacks
The House is being called back to session for votes as soon as Wednesday, if the Senate can pass the bill.
More From This Author
Previous Story
Next Story
