Rossie Alston Jr. was easily confirmed Monday night as the newest judge on the federal district court known for its quick handling of cases.
The Senate cleared the Virginia Court of Appeals jurist 75 to 20 to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, nicknamed the “Rocket Docket.”
The court often prosecutes high profile national security cases.
Alston had the backing of Virginia’s Democratic senators and sailed through Judiciary Committee vetting.
He’s President Donald Trump’s 70th confirmed district judge, filling a seat open since 2017. There are about 120 district court vacancies.
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