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01/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 08:50
Comment on 12 Candidates for Court of Appeals Appointment
Comment on 12 Candidates for Court of Appeals Appointment
January 20, 2026
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission is inviting comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the qualifications of 12 candidates for vacancies on the D.C. Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Judge Kathryn A. Oberly and the resignation of Judge Loren L. AliKhan. The commission will submit the names of three applicants for each vacancy to the president of the United States for his consideration.
The commission has created a web-based survey to facilitate the comment process and has posted the applicants' biographical sketches here. Comments may also be provided to the Judicial Nomination Commission via mail at 515 5th Street, NW, Suite 235, Washington, DC 20001; email to [email protected]; or fax to (202) 879-0755. The deadline is 5 p.m. on March 6.
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