Senate Confirms Trump Ally Emil Bove to 3rd Circuit Appeals Court

President Donald Trump's Department of Justice set a new monthly record in June 2025 by prosecuting over 3,000 illegal immigrants for felony illegal reentry, alongside 3,200 charged with simple illegal entry, reflecting a significant escalation in immigration enforcement. Concurrently, the Republican-led Senate narrowly confirmed Emil Bove, Trump's former personal lawyer and a high-ranking Justice Department official, to a lifetime position on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by a 50-49 vote, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in opposing the nomination. Bove's confirmation sparked intense partisan debate due to his previous defense of Trump in criminal trials, his involvement in dismissing the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and his role in investigating Justice Department officials linked to January 6 prosecutions. Democratic senators condemned Bove's record, citing whistleblower complaints alleging he encouraged ignoring judicial orders and ethical breaches, while Republicans defended his qualifications and accused Democrats of weaponizing the whistleblower process. Despite the controversy, Bove's confirmation is seen by Trump allies as a significant political victory, underscoring the ongoing influence of President Trump in shaping the federal judiciary and immigration enforcement policies.