Overview

• President Trump is reportedly considering Emil Bove, his former defense attorney and current DOJ deputy, for a nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Bove has faced scrutiny for his role in dropping bribery charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, which led to high-profile resignations at the DOJ.
• During his tenure at the Justice Department, Bove oversaw purges of career prosecutors, prompting criticism of politicization within the department.
• Legal experts, including conservative scholar Ed Whelan, have expressed alarm over Bove's potential nomination, citing concerns about partisanship and judicial qualifications.
• The potential nomination is seen by some as a precursor to further partisan judicial appointments, possibly extending to future Supreme Court picks.