In a narrow 49-45 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Embry Kidd, a federal magistrate judge with a controversial judicial record, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Kidd now holds a lifetime appointment to oversee cases in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—a decision that has ignited a firestorm of criticism from conservatives.
Kidd replaces Judge Charles Wilson, a Clinton-era appointee who stepped down to senior status. However, the confirmation has raised eyebrows due to Kidd’s contentious record and the political implications of his appointment.
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The decision follows the 2023 approval of Nancy Abudu, a former Southern Poverty Law Center attorney, to the same court, sparking concerns about a leftward shift in the Eleventh Circuit. The timing of Kidd’s confirmation is particularly crucial, as four other appellate court nominees await Senate votes before the potential conclusion of President Biden’s first term.
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