Federal appeals court Judge Barbara Lagoa of Florida emerged Saturday as a little-known front-runner for President Trump's upcoming Supreme Court nomination.
TALLAHASSEE – Federal appeals court Judge Barbara Lagoa of Florida emerged Saturday as a little-known front-runner for President Donald Trump's upcoming Supreme Court nomination., Lagoa, 52, would bring lengthy judicial experience in state and federal courts as well as two potential political benefits: She is a Cuban American from a battleground state Trump desperately needs to win in November., in remarks to reporters Saturday. He said he has"heard at length" about Lagoa.
"Florida’s felon re-enfranchisement scheme is constitutional," Lagoa wrote in a 20-page concurrence."It falls to the citizens of the state of Florida and their elected state legislators, not to federal judges, to make any additional changes to it." “Justice Lagoa’s proven commitment to upholding the rule of law, unparalleled legal career and vast experience on the appellate bench distinguish her among the most qualified individuals to serve on our state’s highest court,” DeSantis said upon selecting her for the state Supreme Court.
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