Menendez, Booker Applaud Confirmation of Philip R. Sellinger as U.S. Attorney for The District of New Jersey

Statement

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.), today applauded the Senate confirmation by a voice vote of attorney Philip R. Sellinger as United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Sellinger will be the new Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer in the Garden State.

"I'm pleased the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Mr. Philip R. Sellinger for United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey today. Mr. Sellinger, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and New Jersey law clerk with more than 30 years of experience, has the complex litigation expertise at both the state and federal level that our state needs," said Sen. Menendez. "Mr. Sellinger's tenacity, intellect, and commitment to justice will make him an excellent U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey."

"Phil Sellinger is a respected attorney with deep experience in both public service and the private sector who will serve honorably as New Jersey's next U.S. Attorney. Throughout his career, Phil has demonstrated a commitment to upholding the rule of law and a dedication to pursuing equal justice under law. I applaud his confirmation,"
said Sen. Booker
.

The United States Attorney's Office represents the federal law enforcement interests of the people of New Jersey and the country. The office is responsible for the prosecution of federal criminal statutes for all of New Jersey, from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, drug importation through New Jersey ports, and many other criminal acts.

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