1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

The Senate is considering the lifetime appointment of Emil Bove, a former Trump lawyer, to the federal appeals court. There are significant concerns about Bove's impartiality and commitment to upholding the rule of law. As an attorney, Bove has demonstrated fealty to Donald Trump over principles of justice, accusing FBI agents of insubordination and suggesting the executive branch could ignore judicial orders. This conduct calls into question his ability to serve as an impartial jurist. The judicial branch must remain independent to uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all Americans. Confirming Bove could undermine faith in the impartiality of the federal judiciary. I urge you to scrutinize his record closely and prioritize nominees committed to equal justice under the law over partisan loyalties. The courts must check overreach by any branch of government to preserve our democratic system of checks and balances.