Noel Francisco, President Trump’s nominee for solicitor general, was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday, making him the federal government’s primary advocate before the U.S. Supreme Court.
He is the first Asian-American confirmed by the Senate to serve as solicitor general.
“Noel Francisco is a great choice for this tough job, and I urge colleagues to join me in supporting him,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on the chamber floor prior to his confirmation.
Francisco’s first significant task will be the defense of the Trump administration’s executive order on refugees and migrants. The justices will hear arguments in Trump v. IRAP and Trump v. Hawaii, the two major challenges to the order, on Oct. 10, during the second week of the new term. Heretofore, acting Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall has represented the administration during challenges to the directive, though Francisco briefly served as acting solicitor general in the earlier days of the administration. – READ MORE
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