Last week, two additional Alabamians were nominated by President Donald Trump for service at the highest level of the federal prosecutorial system.

Among them was former Alabama State Senator Phil Williams to become the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama.

The nomination of he and Thomas Govan, as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama will now move through the U.S. Senate confirmation process.

Once confirmed, Williams will oversee offices in Birmingham and Huntsville, tasked with federal prosecutions and civil litigation on behalf of the Department of Justice.

Williams has remained a high-profile political figure since he exited office through his broadcast and print media brand, Rightside Media. He has over two decades as a trial attorney and a AV-preeminent peer-rating, and is also a combat veteran and U.S. Army Colonel.

He served thirty years as an Army Officer in the reserve component. He is an Airborne Ranger with decorated combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as service on the Army staff in the Pentagon.

“This is the honor of a lifetime.” Williams said Monday of his appointment. “I appreciate President Trump’s trust and confidence in me and I look forward to serving this great state and nation in this capacity.”

Alabama’s Northern District contains 31 counties and the largest DOJ presence outside of Washington, D.C. with the new facilities for the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Redstone Arsenal. 

In a recent visit to Huntsville with U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), FBI Director Kash Patel said Redstone Arsenal is “one of the gems in the FBI crown jewel.”

“The rule of law is the cornerstone of a free society, and the mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office is to make sure that justice is applied fairly and consistently,” Williams said. “My goal is to support law enforcement at every level and work to ensure that Alabama families can feel safe in their communities.”

Williams emphasized efforts to strengthen coordination with local agencies.

“Federal prosecutors must be partners, not spectators,” he said. “We will work closely with sheriffs, police departments and district attorneys to bring the full weight of the justice system against violent crime, public corruption and those who prey on the vulnerable. And when it comes to matters involving civil litigation, we will defend the interests of the citizens of the United States and the federal government with all due course.”

“This office doesn’t belong to me. It belongs to the people of the United States,” Williams said. “If confirmed, I intend to approach every case with integrity, impartiality and fidelity to the Constitution.”