Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Applaud President Trump Nomination of Nicholas Ganjei for District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, released the following statements after President Trump announced that he is nominating Nicholas Ganjei to be the District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

Sen. Cruz said, "Nick served as my Chief Counsel for three years, during which he oversaw vital initiatives on criminal justice, border security, judicial nominations, antitrust issues, intellectual property, and religious liberty. He will be tireless in advancing President Trump's agenda, judicial integrity, and conservative principles. I am proud of Nick, and this nomination by President Trump is a strong testament to Nick's values, integrity, and professionalism."

Sen. Cornyn said, "I congratulate Nicholas Ganjei on his nomination from President Trump to serve as a federal judge in the Houston division of the Southern District of Texas. Nick will bring a wealth of experience to his new role, and I look forward to seeing him continue to uphold our nation's principles as a judge once confirmed."