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The Senate confirmed a fourth Biden judicial nominee this week, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote for the second time.
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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jamar K. Walker, a 36-year-old federal prosecutor from Northern Virginia, to fill a judicial vacancy at U.S. District Court in Norfolk. The 52-41 vote makes Walker the first openly gay federal district judge in Virginia, according to the state’s two U.S. senators.
He’s young. He’s Black. He’s gay. And he’s got a powerful new gig — Hampton Roads’ newest federal judge.
He’s young. He’s Black. He’s gay. And he’s got a powerful new gig — Hampton Roads’ newest federal judge.
If he wins confirmation by the full Senate in the coming weeks, Jamar K. Walker would become the first openly gay federal district judge in Virginia.