CAPAC Chair Applauds Nomination of Edward Kiel to Fill Federal Judicial Vacancy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced the nomination of Judge Edward Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Judge Kiel, who is serving as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey, would be the first Korean American federal judge in New Jersey.

Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement:

“I am heartened by President Biden’s nomination of Judge Edward Kiel as a federal judge and encouraged by the White House’s continued commitment to nominating highly qualified and diverse candidates to fill federal judicial vacancies and represent the diversity of our nation. Judge Kiel’s experience and exceptional dedication to the rule of law will be a great asset to our justice system. I look forward to supporting Judge Kiel’s confirmation, and I urge my Senate colleagues to swiftly confirm him.”