NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Right to Life is pleased that today the U.S. Senate voted 62-34 to confirm U.S. District Court Judge Kurt Engelhardt of New Orleans to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
“We are pleased that Judge Englehardt has been confirmed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals,” said Benjamin Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Right to Life. “As he has been on the district bench, Judge Englehardt will be an excellent judge on the 5th Circuit, committed to our Constitution. We applaud the U.S. Senate for its confirmation of Judge Englehardt and thank the Trump Administration for nominating judges who are committed to our Constitution and to their proper role in our nation.”