Steven Douglas Merryday
Steven Douglas Merryday | |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | |
| In office August 1, 2015 – November 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Anne C. Conway |
| Succeeded by | Timothy J. Corrigan |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | |
| Assumed office February 10, 1992 | |
| Appointed by | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 104 Stat. 5089 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1950 Palatka, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | University of Florida (BA, JD) |
Steven Douglas Merryday (born November 2, 1950) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Merryday issued rulings that blocked the CDC from enforcing its public health rules regarding cruise ship operations and blocked the Navy from removing an insubordinate commander of a $1.8 billion warship who refused to comply with COVID-19 precautions and exposed others to COVID-19 while experiencing symptoms.