Senator John Kennedy announced on Mar. 17 that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Anna St. John as a district judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, following a 51-45 vote in favor of her nomination.
The confirmation is significant for Louisiana’s federal judiciary, as it fills an important vacancy and brings a nominee with extensive legal experience to the bench. The decision also reflects support from both of Louisiana’s senators.
“I know the Eastern District of Louisiana is in good hands with Anna St. John on the federal bench. She knows our Constitution like the back of her hand and has the smarts and experience to be a great, fair judge. I was pleased to see my Senate colleagues agree with me today and am grateful for President Trump’s confidence in her,” said Kennedy.
Senator Bill Cassidy also supported St. John’s confirmation, saying, “Anna stood up for Americans in court. Because of this, we can trust her to put the Constitution and Louisianans first.” Before her nomination, St. John served as litigation attorney and President and General Counsel at the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute, arguing cases before several U.S. Courts of Appeals and state appellate courts.
St. John holds degrees from Louisiana State University and Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as well as Columbia Law School.
Kennedy represents all of Louisiana according to his official website. He engages constituents through newsletters, town halls, and public events according to his official website, while operating district offices across Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Orleans, and Shreveport according to his official website. He has advanced policies supporting veterans, farmers, small businesses, and national security according to his official website, chaired the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs while serving on Appropriations, Budget and Energy and Natural Resources committees according to his official website, influencing policy through these roles according to his official website.
Looking ahead, observers may watch how Judge St. John’s background shapes her decisions on the federal bench.
