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Miguel Estrada is a Honduran-American attorney and a partner at the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. In 2001, President George W. Bush nominated him to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. His nomination became a focal point of Senate debate and was ultimately blocked by a Democratic filibuster, marking the first time a circuit court nominee was successfully blocked in this manner.
Estrada withdrew his nomination in September 2003.
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What does Miguel Estrada do?
Miguel Estrada is a Honduran-American appellate lawyer and a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. His professional background is legal advocacy, not a current seat on the federal bench.
Why was Miguel Estrada's 2001 nomination important?
President George W. Bush nominated Estrada in 2001 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The nomination drew national attention because the D.C. Circuit is a major federal appellate court and the process became a Senate flashpoint.
Did Miguel Estrada become a judge on the D.C. Circuit?
No. His nomination was blocked during a Senate fight and was withdrawn in 2003, so he never joined the D.C. Circuit.
What kind of legal work is Miguel Estrada known for?
He is known primarily for appellate advocacy, including arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court and work through Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. That background explains why his 2001 nomination focused on a federal appeals court.
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