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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
A federal trial (district) court in the Fifth Circuit. 3 active judges and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Marie Brown Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Nov 5, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 · roll call 90–0 |
| Robert Porter Chamberlin | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 · roll call 51–46 (Voteview) |
| James Donald Maxwell, II | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 · roll call 51–46 (Voteview) |
| Glen H. Davidson | Senior status since Jun 1, 2007 | R Ronald Reagan | Oct 17, 1985 | Oct 16, 1985 · voice vote |
| Michael P. Mills | Senior status since Nov 1, 2021 | R George W. Bush | Oct 16, 2001 | Oct 11, 2001 · roll call 98–0 |
| Sharion Aycock | Senior status since Apr 15, 2025 | R George W. Bush | Oct 22, 2007 | Oct 4, 2007 · voice vote |
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.