The federal judiciary of North Carolina has welcomed two new faces, as David Bragdon and Lindsey Freeman received Senate confirmation to join the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. Their elevation to the bench was hailed by North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, who were instrumental in their nominations, assisting in a smooth vetting process through the legislature, as reported by the U.S. Senators Thom Tillis.
In recent statements, Senator Tillis lauded the appointments, remarking, "David Bragdon and Lindsey Freeman are exceptionally qualified, and I’m grateful my colleagues joined me in confirming them to serve the people of North Carolina," and affirming his dedication to fostering a judiciary body that embodies the tenets of the Constitution, fairness, and integrity, as found on the U.S. Senators Thom Tillis official Senate page. Senator Budd likewise celebrated the confirmations by stating, "Today, the great state of North Carolina gained two accomplished and highly competent jurists on the federal bench," and expressed pride in their anticipated performance and defense of constitutional values, per accolades shared on the same platform.
Both Bragdon and Freeman bring a robust portfolio to their new roles; David Bragdon transitions from his current Appellate Chief position at a U.S. Attorneys’ Office, with past prestigious experiences including clerking for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and a role as the U.S. Department of Justice's Resident Legal Advisor in the Philippines. Lindsey Freeman leaves an Assistant U.S. Attorney post, with a background that encompasses a clerkship for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, a tenure at law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP, and senior positions within the U.S. Department of Justice, detailed in the Senators’ official release, according to the U.S. Senators Thom Tillis.
