The U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama Solicitor General Eddie LaCour as a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama by a vote of 51-47 on Wednesday.

LaCour has served as solicitor general since May 2019, following his tenure as deputy solicitor general.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), who voted to confirm the Dothan native, touted his legal expertise and experience following the vote.

“Today, the Senate confirmed Eddie LaCour to fill Alabama’s third federal district court vacancy," Britt said. "Most recently, LaCour served our great state as Solicitor General, representing Alabama in a host of litigation in federal courts. He is admitted to practice before every circuit court of appeals in our nation, as well as the Supreme Court where he has filed more than 100 briefs and argued three cases. His legal acumen is unparalleled, and I have every confidence he will serve the Northern District exceptionally."

"I’m proud to see a fellow native of the Wiregrass serve Alabama and our country on the federal bench. I’m also grateful to have worked side-by-side with Senator Tuberville to see three exceptional nominees confirmed as federal judges and to President Trump for his support," she added.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) also voted in favor of the confirmation. In a post on X, the lawmaker expressed full confidence in LaCour.

"Congratulations to Eddie LaCour on his confirmation," Tuberville wrote. "He has done an excellent job as Alabama’s Solicitor General, and I know he will continue his great work as a federal district court judge."

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has worked closely with LaCour and said President Donald Trump could not have made a "better choice" in nominating him to the office.

“Eddie is a brilliant and principled lawyer who brought a deep respect for the Constitution and the rule of law to every aspect of his work,” Marshall noted. “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, Alabama, and the nation, will continue to benefit from Eddie’s unwavering integrity and exceptional service.”

“As solicitor general, Eddie left an indelible mark on some of the most consequential legal battles of our time. His unmatched skill and sharp constitutional insight earned him respect at every level of the judiciary, including the U.S. Supreme Court. President Trump could not have made a better choice. We are incredibly proud to see Eddie bring his intellect, humility and dedication to the federal bench,” he added.

Before joining the Attorney General’s Office, he was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, D.C., where he represented clients before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and trial courts.

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