He was an Obama appointee originally promoted by former Sen Rick Santorum (R-PA) who is now a Trump surrogate on TV and blue slipped by Pat Toomey, the current Republican Senator from PA. He is an active member of the Federalist Society and respected Republican who was supported by virtually every Republican senator when his nomination came to the floor. Highly respected by everyone except Crazy Rudy whose 2 hours in his courtroom shreeded any remaining credibility. His decision in this case will be required reading in 1L constitutional law and federal procedure classes for decades. Depending on the 3d Circuit panel, his decision will likely be upheld. Not sure if they will ask for an en banc hearing or try to move to Scotus.
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