Cotton Statement on Confirmation of Judge Shepherd to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Patrick McCann(202) 224-2353April 14, 2026
Cotton Statement on Confirmation of Judge Shepherd to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Washington, D.C.— Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released a statement following the confirmation of Judge John Thomas Shepherd to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Senator Cotton spoke about Judge Shepherd’s nomination on the Senate Floor.Videoandtranscriptavailable.
“Judge John Thomas Shepherd has worked throughout his career to uphold the rule of law, preserve public safety, and keep crime out of Arkansas. I’m pleased that Judge Shepherd has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.”
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