United States District Court

District of Kansas
537 Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse
500 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66101

Hon. Carlos Murguia Telephone: (913) 735-2340
United States District Judge Email: 
February 18, 2020

President Donald J. Trump
The White House

1600 Avenue
Washington, DC. 20500

Dear President Trump,

With this letter, I respectfully resign my commission as United States District Judge for
the District of Kansas, effective April 1, 2020.

I have been honored to serve in this position since 1999, and my tenure on the Court has
been the highlight of my professional life. In recent months, it has become clear that I can
no longer effectively serve the Court in this capacity. I therefore tender my resignation
with a heavy heart and profound apologies, out of respect for the federal judiciary, my
colleagues, my community and most importantly my family.

Between now and April 1, I look forward to assisting the District of Kansas with an
orderly transition of my administrative and case-related responsibilities.

 

cc:
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., United States Supreme Court

Chief Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Judge Anthony J. Scirica, Third Circuit Court of Appeals and Chair, Judicial Conduct and
Disability

Chief Judge Julie A. Robinson, United States District Court for the District of Kansas
James C. Duff, Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts

John S. Cooke, Director, Federal Judicial Center

Carol Sefren, Chief, Judges Compensation and Retirement Division