Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released a statement following the confirmation of Judge John Thomas Shepherd to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Senator Cotton spoke about Judge Shepherd’s nomination on the Senate Floor. Video and transcript available.

“Judge John Thomas Shepherd has worked throughout his career to uphold the rule of law, preserve public safety, and keep crime out of Arkansas. I’m pleased that Judge Shepherd has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.”