Unique Senate Nod: LaCour Becomes Alabama Federal Judge

He also clerked for Judge William H. Pryor Jr. on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit before joining private practice and later the Alabama Attorney General’s office. LaCour’s first federal nomination in 2020 was blocked, but his recent nomination gained support from key Alabama senators, including Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville. Their endorsements helped move his nomination through a smooth Senate process this time.

This appointment is part of a series of judicial confirmations for Alabama, following the recent approvals of Bill Lewis and Hal Mooty. LaCour’s confirmation adds an experienced legal mind to the federal bench and continues his influential career in the judiciary. He now officially joins the Northern District of Alabama as a federal judge, taking on the responsibilities of the role and shaping the legal landscape in the state for years to come.