WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn issued the following news release:

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump nominated Texan Kasdin Mitchell to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas - Dallas Division:

"I applaud President Trump for nominating Kasdin Mitchell to serve as a federal judge for the Northern District of Texas," said Sen. Cornyn. "She will bring a wealth of experience in the legal field and public service to the federal bench, and I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to join Senator Cruz and me in supporting her nomination."

Sens. Cornyn and Ted Cruz (R-TX) recommended Kasdin Mitchell to President Trump following an extensive review and interview proce...