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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

A federal trial (district) court in the Seventh Circuit. 5 active judges and 4 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.

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Who appointed the current judges

Appointed by a Democratic president: 4Appointed by a Republican president: 5

Judges

JudgeStatusAppointed byCommissionedSenate confirmation
James Russell Sweeney, II Chief JudgeActiveR Donald J. TrumpSep 13, 2018Aug 28, 2018 · voice vote
Tanya Walton PrattActiveD Barack ObamaJun 15, 2010Jun 15, 2010 · roll call 95–0
James Patrick HanlonActiveR Donald J. TrumpNov 5, 2018Oct 11, 2018 · voice vote
Matthew Paul BrookmanActiveD Joseph R. BidenMar 31, 2023Mar 29, 2023 · voice vote
Justin Ross OlsonActiveR Donald J. TrumpFeb 18, 2026Feb 5, 2026 · roll call 50–47 (Voteview)
Sarah Evans BarkerSenior status since Jun 30, 2014R Ronald ReaganMar 14, 1984Mar 13, 1984 · voice vote
Richard L. YoungSenior status since Mar 31, 2023D William J. ClintonMar 6, 1998Mar 2, 1998 · roll call 81–0
William T. LawrenceSenior status since Jul 1, 2018R George W. BushJun 30, 2008Jun 26, 2008 · roll call 97–0
Jane Elizabeth Magnus-StinsonSenior status since Jul 1, 2024D Barack ObamaJun 9, 2010Jun 7, 2010 · 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.