The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alabama Solicitor General Edmund “Eddie” LaCour Jr. as a federal judge for the Northern District of Alabama. The confirmation vote concluded at 51-47, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Chief Judge L. Scott Coogler. LaCour, who has served as Alabama’s Solicitor General since 2019, now steps into a role that places him at the center of the state’s federal judiciary.
In his role as Solicitor General, LaCour led numerous high-profile appellate cases, including Allen v. Milligan, and argued before the U.S. Supreme Court three times. Over his career, he has filed more than 100 briefs, establishing a formidable record in both state and federal law. His experience has earned him recognition as a skilled litigator capable of navigating complex legal questions.
A native of Alabama, LaCour has an impressive academic background. He earned his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude, followed by a Master of Philosophy from Trinity College Dublin, and a law degree from Yale Law School. His academic achievements laid the foundation for a career marked by legal expertise and public service.
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