Emil Bove, who served as the Trump administration’s principal associate deputy attorney general, is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for his nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The Department of Justice confirmed that Bove will face the committee on June 25, with the committee having noted the date for the nomination hearing, though the specific lineup of nominees was not disclosed.
Trumps nominated Bove in May, following his prolonged tenure at the DOJ implementing some of the most controversial moves of the Trump administration. In his capacity at the department, Bove has led efforts in the dismissal of federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a move that coincided with Adams’ commitment to cooperate with the administration on immigration enforcement at the Rikers jail. This decision also contributed to the resignation of several DOJ attorneys, as reported by Politico.
A news release from the office of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) stated that Bove would appear before the Committee on June 25. A person familiar with the schedule confirmed the date. The committee’s announcement of a nomination hearing on Wednesday did not specify which nominees would be featured, making Bove’s appearance a notable event amid ongoing scrutiny of the DOJ’s actions.
If confirmed, Bove would hold a lifetime appointment on the 3rd Circuit, which has jurisdiction over appeals from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Last week, Whitehouse requested a host of documents from the DOJ regarding Bove’s work, particularly those related to his dismissal of charges against Adams. The dismissal of these charges, which occurred alongside Adams’ cooperation efforts, also led to the resignation of several DOJ attorneys, as noted by Politico.
The Senate’s scrutiny of Bove’s tenure and the DOJ’s actions continues with the upcoming testimony, which could provide further insight into the administration’s legal strategies and their impact on high-profile cases. The hearing will focus on Bove’s role in the department and his potential confirmation to the federal bench.