On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Assistant U.S. Attorney Jamel Semper to a U.S. judgeship in the District of New Jersey in a 54-44 vote. Previously an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District, Semper will now play a pivotal role in presiding over cases within the federal jurisdiction. Expected to bring his wealth of experience in federal law to the bench, Semper’s appointment adds another layer to the judicial framework of New Jersey.
For those interested in further details of the confirmation, they can be found at Law360.