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Judge William H. Pryor Jr.

Judge William H. Pryor Jr. is a United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, nominated by President George W. Bush in 2003. Before his judicial appointment, he served as the Attorney General of Alabama and was known for his conservative legal views. Pryor has a reputation for emphasizing religious freedom and states’ rights in his rulings. He has been involved in significant legal decisions regarding civil rights, health care, and immigration, among other issues. His judicial philosophy often reflects a commitment to interpreting the Constitution as it was originally intended.