The U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama Solicitor General Eddie LaCour as a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama by a vote of 51-47 on Wednesday.

LaCour has served as solicitor general since May 2019, following his tenure as deputy solicitor general.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), who voted to confirm the Dothan native, touted his legal expertise and experience following the vote.

“Today, the Senate confirmed Eddie LaCour to fill Alabama’s third federal district court vacancy," Britt said. "Most recently, LaCour served our great state as Solicitor General, representing Alabama in a host of litigation in federal courts. He is admitted to practice before every circuit court of appeals in our nation, as well as the Supreme Court where he has filed more than 100 briefs and a

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