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Trump Nominates Controversial Judges Amid Voter Suppression Concerns

5/30/2025

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President Trump has nominated Joshua Divine, Missouri's Solicitor General, for a federal judgeship, raising eyebrows due to his past support for literacy tests that disenfranchised Black voters. Critics warn this reflects a dangerous shift towards voter suppression. Additionally, Trump has put forth Emil Bove, a contentious figure from the Justice Department, for the U.S. Court of Appeals.

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President Trump has nominated Joshua Divine, Missouri's Solicitor General, for a federal judgeship, raising eyebrows due to his past support for literacy tests that disenfranchised Black voters. Critics warn this reflects a dangerous shift towards voter suppression. Additionally, Trump has put forth Emil Bove, a contentious figure from the Justice Department, for the U.S. Court of Appeals.