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Charles Bernard Day
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| Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland | |
| In office 1997 – April 12, 2022 |
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| Born | April 12, 1957 |
| Education | University of Maryland (BA, JD) American University (MS) |
Charles Bernard Day was born on April 12, 1957. He is a former judge who worked for the United States government. He served as a magistrate judge in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He was also considered for a higher judge position but his nomination did not go through.
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About Charles Bernard Day
Early Life and Education
Charles Bernard Day was born in Dothan, Alabama. He went to the University of Maryland and earned a degree in criminal justice in 1978. He then studied at American University, getting a master's degree in judicial administration in 1980. In 1984, he earned his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law.
His Career as a Lawyer
Day started his legal career in 1985. He worked as a prosecutor for Montgomery County, Maryland. This means he represented the government in court cases. In 1989, he joined a law firm in Washington, D.C. He worked there as a civil litigation attorney, handling lawsuits between people or organizations. He became a partner at the firm in 1995.
Becoming a Federal Judge
In 1997, judges on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland chose Day to become a federal magistrate judge. Magistrate judges help district judges with many tasks. They handle things like initial hearings and some types of trials. Charles Bernard Day retired from this role on April 12, 2022.
Nomination for a Higher Judge Position
On July 21, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Charles Bernard Day for a higher judge position. This was for a federal district judge seat in Maryland. This type of judge serves for life. His nomination was put forward again on January 5, 2011.
However, Day's nomination faced challenges. He never had a hearing with the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. This hearing is a necessary step for a judge to be approved. His nomination was withdrawn by President Obama on October 31, 2011.
A spokesperson for a senator later explained why the nomination didn't move forward. They said that some senators had "insurmountable concerns" about information found during Day's background check. These concerns were not explained in detail. Because of these concerns, Republican senators did not allow a committee hearing for Day.
Senators from Maryland, Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin, expressed their disappointment. They stated that Judge Day was a respected and experienced judge. They believed he had the right qualities for the position.
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