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James Earl Graves Jr. (born 1953) is an American lawyer who serves as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. [1] [2]
James E. Graves, Jr. is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. He was nominated in 2010 and confirmed by the Senate on February 14, 2011 . [1] [2]
Aug 25, 2022 · When Judge James Graves Jr. became a Mississippi trial judge in 1991, one side of his bench had the state flag with its Confederate Battle emblem.
James Graves, Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Prior to his federal appointment in 2011, he had been a justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Judge Graves began his legal career as a staff attorney at Central Mississippi Legal Services in 1980.
Sep 15, 2022 · A dissent written by U.S. Court of Appeals Judge James Graves Jr. could play a key role in determining whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal of a case that has, so far, upheld Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era constitutional provision written to keep Black people from voting.
As the first African American from Mississippi to serve on the Fifth Circuit, Judge Graves was awarded the Mississippi Trailblazer of the Decade award—an award that recognizes Mississippians who have shown a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity and who have presented Mississippi in a positive light.
James Graves, Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Prior to his federal appointment in 2011, he had been a justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Judge Graves began his legal career as a staff attorney at Central Mississippi Legal Services in 1980.
James Graves may refer to: James Graves (antiquarian) (1815–1886), Irish antiquarian and archaeologist; James Graves (New South Wales politician) (1882–1964), member of the New South Wales Legislative Council; James Graves (sport shooter) (born 1963), American Olympic sport shooter
Jun 10, 2010 · James E. Graves, Jr. is a distinguished and experienced Mississippi jurist, who was an attorney in private practice and public service before taking the bench. The only African-American currently serving on the Mississippi Supreme Court, Justice Graves takes a keen interest in the administration of his state's court system, and has ...
Feb 16, 2011 · Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James Graves became the first black judge from Mississippi to be appointed to the fifth circuit U.S. court of appeals.
