Federal judicial service
Ludington was originally nominated through President George W. Bush on September 12,2002,to a federal judgeship in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan vacated by Paul V. Gadola. During this time the judicial nomination process was blocked by Democrats in the United States Senate,and Ludington's appointment was delayed for 1,365 days. Ludington was later confirmed unanimously on June 8,2006,and received his commission on June 12,2006.
In 2023,the American Bar Association awarded Ludington the Honorable William D. Missouri Civility Award, [4] identifying him as the judge in the United States with the most "exceptional qualities of civility,courtesy,and professionalism toward colleagues,litigants,and the public." [5] Ludington was nominated by his chambers staff and law clerks,supported by letters of recommendation from fellow judges in Michigan’s Eastern District and a judge with the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. [6] “Judge Ludington treats those with whom he interacts with dignity and respect. He is a kind and gracious man." said Judge David M. Lawson. [6] His staff “treats every litigant with respect and kindness,”wrote Judge Judith E. Levy. [6] “This emanates from Judge Ludington,there can be no doubt about that. He sets the tone for the building and all of its staff,and it is one of kindness and cooperation.” [6]
Notable opinions
In Al-Sadoon v. Lynch,586 F. Supp. 3d 713 (E.D. Mich. 2022), [7] Ludington granted habeas relief—for the first time in his nearly 30-year tenure as a judge—to Ali Najim Al-Sadoon,who was forgotten in detention as a result of the Biden Administration's February 18,2021 reprioritization of removable immigration detainees. [7] [8] Ludington found that the government had detained Al-Sadoon "not charged with any crime,for 757 days—more than 17% of his life," which was "longer than any other [habeas] petitioner—ever." [7]
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