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Ilana Kara Diamond Rovner

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 10, 2024: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 17, 1992CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 12, 1992 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jul 2, 1992 · Judiciary Committee hearing Aug 4, 1992 · Confirmed Aug 12, 1992 · voice vote · Born 1938, Latvia

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois	Ronald Reagan	Sep 12, 1984	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Aug 17, 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Aug 17, 1992	Senior status since Jul 10, 2024

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.