Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today released a statement following President Obama’s decision to nominate Judge Madeline Cox Arleo for the United States District Court of New Jersey.

"I commend the nomination of Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to serve New Jersey as a Federal district judge. Judge Arleo's tremendous talent, intellect, judgment, and dedication have been evident throughout her extraordinary career, and most recently during her service as a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey. I am confident that Judge Arleo will continue to make significant contributions to the delivery of justice in our state."