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Anthony J. Brindisi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of New York, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALMLIVE COVERAGE
“If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed as a district court judge, I would follow the Constitution,” judicial nominee Anthony J. Brindisi said. “I would follow the precedent that has been set forth by the Supreme Court and the Second Circuit on these matters if I am confirmed.”
September 25, 2024 at 03:07 PM
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What You Need to Know
- President Joe Biden has nominated former Congressman Anthony J. Brindisi for a New York federal judgeship.
- Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans questioned Brindisi for having sponsored the Equality Act in the U.S. House.
- Other Biden judicial nominees appeared alongside Brindisi and faced less scrutiny from the committee.
A former congressman and state lawmaker nominated for a federal judgeship in the Northern District of New York faced tough questions Wednesday from Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans.
New York State Court of Claims Judge Anthony J. Brindisi said he needed to be “somewhat careful” in answering questions about his prior support of an LGBTQ+ civil rights bill as a former member of the U.S. House.
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