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DeAndrea Gist Benjamin (née DeAndrea Donale Gist; born October 4, 1972) is an American lawyer serving as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She previously served as a judge of the South Carolina Circuit Court for the fifth district.
DeAndrea Gist Benjamin is a judge to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She was first nominated by President Joe Biden (D) on September 6, 2022. [2] [3] [4] Benjamin's nomination was returned to the president at the sine die adjournment of the U.S. Senate on January 3, 2023. [5]
Feb 9, 2023 · The first judge to be confirmed this Congress, Judge Benjamin builds on the Judiciary Committee’s historic momentum confirming highly qualified judges. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge DeAndrea Gist Benjamin to the United States Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit.
Sep 6, 2022 · DeAndrea Gist Benjamin, of South Carolina, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, vice Henry F. Floyd, retired. Organization. The Judiciary
She is a lifelong resident of Columbia, South Carolina with deep ties to the community and an extensive career on the bench. When confirmed on February 9, 2023, Judge Benjamin became the second woman of color to serve on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Read our fact sheet.
President Joe Biden announced his nomination of University of South Carolina School of Law alumna Judge DeAndrea G. Benjamin '97 on August 10 for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Feb 9, 2023 · The U.S. Senate voted 53-44 to confirm DeAndrea G. Benjamin to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Benjamin is a 1997 alumna of USC’s School of Law. Benjamin earned the support of both of South Carolina’s Republican senators, Lindsay Graham and Tim Scott.
