Wyden, Merkley Statement on Senate Confirmation of Magistrate Mustafa Kasubhai to U.S. District Court in Oregon

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Magistrate Mustafa Kasubhai's nomination to the U.S. District Court.

"This is a great day for justice in America. Judge Kasubhai brings to the U.S. District Court an all-star résumé of legal accomplishment, judicial temperament and personal integrity," Wyden and Merkley said. "We are gratified the Senate has acted to confirm this standout jurist and are fully confident this exceptional Oregonian will be an outstanding addition to the federal court in our state."