Former President Donald J. Trump announced on his Truth Social account the nomination of Bill Lewis to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
On August 12, 2025, Trump wrote, "I am pleased to nominate Bill Lewis to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. As a Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court, Judge on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, State Court". The post highlights Lewis's previous judicial experience in Alabama.
Subsequent posts from Trump’s Truth Social account were also shared on August 13, 2025. At 03:23 UTC, he posted "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.12.25 04:55 PM EST https://t.co/ZLBwLRc4zR", and at 03:24 UTC, he posted "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.12.25 04:56 PM EST https://t.co/yJGW2U4hVV".
Bill Lewis has previously served as a Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court and as a Judge on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, indicating significant experience within Alabama’s judiciary system.