Trump's federal RICO case is filed in his new-home state of Florida. Venue in the Southern District of Florida is "proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2) because at least one Defendant and the Plaintiff reside in this District." EDIT: Thanks Debbie!!!
IDK how conservative the SD of F is, but it HAS to be more conservative than the corrupt and disgusting SDNY - which is where Trump would have to sue if he still resided there.
The Eleventh Circuit is the court of appeals for the Southern District of Florida. "In his push to remake the judiciary with conservatives, President Donald Trump “flipped” the Eleventh Circuit (in 2019) giving Republican-appointed judges a majority over their colleagues appointed by Democrats. Brasher’s nomination increases their sway." https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/trump-pick-confirmed-boosting-11th-circuits-conservative-lean.
So to recap - He flipped the Eleventh Circuit to lean conservative in 2019, moved to Florida in 2019, solidified the court as conservative in 2020, and filed his RICO action in 2022. LOL.
The judge assigned to his case is a Bill Clinton-appointed democrat.
https://www.courtlistener.com/person/2240/donald-m-middlebrooks/
Conflict of interest much.