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Durbin Speaks Out Against Justin Smith's Nomination, Slams Trump For Nominating His Personal Lawyers To The Federal Bench
June 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:

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Durbin Speaks Out Against Justin Smith's Nomination, Slams Trump For Nominating His Personal Lawyers To The Federal Bench

Durbin on Justin Smith's nomination: "This kind of conflict of interest raises serious questions. These are lifetime appointments to federal judgeships-lifetime appointments which have to be given to people who have been car . . .

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