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Anna St. John Confirmed as Controversial Louisiana Federal Judge

3/18/2026

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Anna St. John, conservative legal activist, was confirmed as Louisiana's federal judge on March 17, 2026, by a 51-45 vote.
St. John faced opposition from Democrats and former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson over arbitration for workplace sexual assault claims.
Democrats, including U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, questioned her impartiality.
St. John defended arbitration as potentially beneficial for resolving disputes.
Republican Senator John Kennedy supported her nomination and praised her qualifications.

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Story summary

Anna St. John, conservative legal activist, was confirmed as Louisiana's federal judge on March 17, 2026, by a 51-45 vote.
St. John faced opposition from Democrats and former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson over arbitration for workplace sexual assault claims.
Democrats, including U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, questioned her impartiality.
St. John defended arbitration as potentially beneficial for resolving disputes.
Republican Senator John Kennedy supported her nomination and praised her qualifications.