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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
A federal trial (district) court in the Fifth Circuit. 3 active judges and 0 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.
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Who appointed the current judges
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Deckert Dick Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | May 10, 2013 | May 9, 2013 · voice vote |
| Brian Anthony Jackson | Active | D Barack Obama | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 · roll call 96–0 |
| John Wheadon deGravelles | Active | D Barack Obama | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 · roll call 100–0 |
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.