![]() In a questionnaire Talley submitted to the committee, the New York Times reported that he did not disclose a potential conflict of interest. However, the Huffington Post reported Jeff Mateer's nomination for federal judgeship also will "not be moving forward." Mateer drew scrutiny for describing transgender children as evidence of "Satan's plan." Judiciary Stamped Approvalĭespite the "unqualified rating" and controversy surrounding Talley, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved his nomination along an 11-9 party line.ĭetails did not get past the press, however. His withdrawal settles the unrest, but it also marks the President's first notable loss in judicial nominations. His nomination sparked controversy almost from the beginning. According to reports, he was a former speech writer and paranormal activity investigator. The Harvard Law graduate reportedly will continue his work as a deputy assistant attorney at the Justice Department. He has never even argued a motion in federal court. Talley, 36, has practiced law for three years and never tried a case. ![]() ![]() The American Bar Association had called him "unanimously" unqualified. It had not looked good for attorney Brett J. Senate.Īs President Trump was backing away from his controversial pick, the White House announced it would "not be moving forward" with Trump's nomination of an Alabama lawyer for a federal judgeship. ![]() ![]() If you heard a big sucking sound out of Alabama, it was not just Roy Moore's loss in his bid for the U.S. ![]()
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