WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Trump’s nomination of Nicholas Ganjei to be the District Judge for the Southern District of Texas – Houston Division:

“Texas deserves highly qualified individuals who will uphold our nation’s principles in the courtroom, and Nick is exactly that,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I was proud to join my colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance Nick’s nomination to the full Senate for consideration, and I urge his swift confirmation.”

“Nick served as my Chief Counsel for three years, during which he oversaw vital initiatives on criminal justice, border security, judicial nominations, antitrust issues, intellectual property, and religious liberty,” said Sen. Cruz. “I am confident he will make an excellent District Judge, and I look forward to his swift confirmation.”

The Senators recommended the nominee to President Trump following an extensive review and interview process of the candidate pool by the bipartisan Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee (FJEC). Sen. Cornyn and Sen. Cruz established the FJEC, a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas, to help identify the most qualified candidates to fill judicial vacancies. The panel reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations to the Senators, who interviewed individuals before making their recommendations to the President.