BOOZMAN, COTTON APPLAUD NOMINATION OF JOHN THOMAS SHEPHERD TO THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. John Boozman issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd by President Trump to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.

"John Shepherd is an active community member who respects our Constitution and is deeply committed to the rule of law, the pursuit of justice and public service. His extensive legal experience as both a lawyer and judge will serve him well in this role and I'm pleased to support his nomination," Boozman said.

"I commend President Trump for nominating John Shepherd, a strong conservative judge and prosecutor in El Dorado, to serve as judge to the Un...