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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
A federal trial (district) court in the Seventh Circuit. 4 active judges and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staci Michelle Yandle Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 17, 2014 · roll call 52–44 |
| Nancy Jo Rosenstengel | Active | D Barack Obama | May 12, 2014 | May 8, 2014 · roll call 95–0 |
| Stephen Patrick McGlynn | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 · roll call 55–41 |
| David Wayne Dugan | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 · roll call 55–41 |
| John Phil Gilbert | Senior status since Mar 15, 2014 | R George H.W. Bush | Sep 24, 1992 | Sep 23, 1992 · 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.