From The New York Times: Trump Picks McConnell Protégé for Influential Appeals Court Seat
Berry Craig
The American Bar Association had rated the new nominee, Judge Justin Walker, as unqualified, but he has strong conservative support
By KARL HULSE
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday nominated Judge Justin Walker, a protégé of Senator Mitch McConnell, to a vacancy on the influential United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, touching off what is likely to be a contentious confirmation fight in the Senate.
Judge Walker, 37, a native of Louisville, has served for less than six months as a United States District Court judge in Kentucky, having been confirmed for the post last year despite receiving an “unqualified” rating from the American Bar Association because of his lack of experience.