Roger Benitez | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| Assumed office December 31, 2017 | |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| In office June 21, 2004 – December 31, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 116 Stat. 1758 |
| Succeeded by | Linda Lopez |
| Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Judge of the California Superior Court | |
| In office 1997–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1950[2] Havana, Cuba[2] |
| Spouse | Cathryn C. Carr[2] |
| Education | Imperial Valley College (AA) San Diego State University (BA) Thomas Jefferson School of Law (JD) |
Roger Thomas Benitez (born December 30, 1950) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He is known for his rulings striking down several California gun control laws.[3]
- ^ "Roger Thomas Benitez Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Confirmation hearing on federal appointments : hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, first ... pt. 6". HathiTrust. hdl:2027/uc1.c087004948. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ Elinson, Zusha; Gershman, Jacob (June 21, 2021). "California Gun-Control Battles Sparked by One Judge's Decisions". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
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