1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

Emil Bove's troubling actions as a Justice Department official raise grave concerns about his suitability for a lifetime federal judgeship. The whistleblower evidence suggesting he misled lawmakers about his handling of the dismissal of corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams is highly concerning. This alleged lack of candor, combined with previous whistleblower accounts that Bove advocated defying court orders on immigration matters, paints a disturbing picture of someone who would prioritize personal agendas over upholding the rule of law. A federal judge must be beyond reproach in terms of ethics and respecting the judicial process. Bove's nomination appears to be unnecessarily rushed despite these red flags. I urge you to thoroughly vet these serious allegations and vote against confirming Bove unless he can unequivocally refute them. The integrity of the federal judiciary is paramount.