Edmund “Eddie” LaCour Jr.’s path to the federal bench has been one of persistence, intellect, and unwavering loyalty to constitutional principles. After years of serving as Alabama’s Solicitor General — where he fought pivotal appellate battles like Allen v. Milligan before the U.S. Supreme Court — LaCour has now been confirmed as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.
The 51–47 Senate vote reflected deep political divides, but for Alabama, it marked the culmination of a long-awaited victory. LaCour’s first nomination was blocked in 2020, yet five years later, the political tide turned in his favor. Backed by Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, his confirmation represents more than a personal triumph — it symbolizes Alabama’s renewed influence within the federal judiciary. With an Ivy League education, Supreme Court experience, and a career built on constitutional rigor, Judge LaCour’s appointment is being hailed as a defining moment in the state’s legal history.
