Anthony J. Brindisi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of New York, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM

Republicans Grill Biden's NDNY Judicial Nominee Over Prior LGBTQ+ Bill Sponsorship

"If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed as a district court judge, I would follow the Constitution," judicial nominee Anthony J. Brindisi said. "I would follow the precedent that has been set forth by the Supreme Court and the Second Circuit on these matters if I am confirmed."

September 25, 2024 at 03:07 PM

6 minute read

Judges

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

What You Need to Know

President Joe Biden has nominated former Congressman Anthony J. Brindisi for a New York federal judgeship.
Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans questioned Brindisi for having sponsored the Equality Act in the U.S. House.
Other Biden judicial nominees appeared alongside Brindisi and faced less scrutiny from the committee.

A former congressman and state lawmaker nominated for a federal judgeship in the Northern District of New York faced tough questions Wednesday from Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans.

NOT FOR REPRINT