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U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
A federal trial (district) court in the First Circuit. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John James McConnell, Jr. Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | May 6, 2011 | May 4, 2011 · roll call 50–44 |
| Mary Susan McElroy | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Sep 30, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 · voice vote |
| Melissa Raye DuBose | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Jan 2, 2025 | Mar 12, 2024 · roll call 51–47 |
| Mary M. Lisi | Senior status since Oct 1, 2015 | D William J. Clinton | May 9, 1994 | May 6, 1994 · 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.