U.S. Senator Katie Britt  (R-Montgomery) recently attended and delivered remarks at the Investiture Ceremony of Harold D. Mooty III as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. Senator Britt led the presentation and reading of the commission during the ceremony. The Honorable Madeline H. Haikala, Chief Judge United States District Court Northern District of Alabama, presided over the ceremony.

 Various local, state, and federal officials were in attendance to celebrate the investiture. The ceremony was made even more special by Judge Mooty’s daughter writing the invocation and his son leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

 Judge Mooty was  nominated to be a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama by President Donald J. Trump in August of 2025. He was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 66-32. Judge Mooty’s confirmation vote received the most bipartisan support of any judicial nominee at this point in the 119th Congress.

 “What an honor to take part in such a special moment for Judge Mooty and his friends and family, the Northern District, and the entire state of Alabama. It was truly a wonderful ceremony, centered around Judge Mooty’s inspiring call to service and life’s purpose. Having known Judge Mooty for 24 years, I have seen firsthand his relentless pursuit of excellence, commitment to the rule of law, deep sense of justice, and dedication to our great state, all of which will serve him exceptionally well in this new role. I look forward to seeing him apply our laws fairly, uphold the Constitution, and serve with distinction as a federal district court judge,” said Senator Britt.

 “Hal Mooty’s elevation to the federal court not only is a reflection of his great intellect, strong work ethic, and dedication to Justice, it also serves to reinforce our confidence in our federal judiciary to have a person of Judge Mooty’s integrity on the bench,” said Montgomery Academy’s James Rye, who also delivered remarks at the event.