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Sparkle Leah Sooknanan

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Jan 2, 2025CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
50–48Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 3, 2024 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Feb 27, 2024 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 20, 2024 · Confirmed Dec 3, 2024 · roll call 50–48 · Born 1983, Trinidad and Tobago

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the District of ColumbiaJoseph R. BidenJan 2, 2025Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.