Eastern District of New York / Appointed 2023 / Active
Natasha Clarise Merle
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 50–49, Natasha Clarise Merle is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She earned a law degree from New York University School of Law in 2008. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 21, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 50–49
- Education
- University of Texas 2005 · New York Law 2008
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Eastern District of New York | Biden (D) | 50–49 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Texas | B.A. | 2005 |
| New York University School of Law | J.D. | 2008 |
Sources
2 years on the Eastern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).