The NY Times reports that Obama will nominate Solicitor General Elena Kagan to be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Read it here.
CNN discusses the pros and cons of Obama’s top four choices for SCOTUS
CNN wrote an article summarizing the pros and cons of the top four contenders, Elena Kagan, Judge Diane Wood, Judge Merrick Garland, and Judge Sidney Thomas, for the U.S. Supreme Court. Read it here.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle interviews people who shed light on Judge Sidney Thomas’ early years prior to becoming a judge
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle wrote an article in todays edition discussing Judge Sidney Thomas' time at Bozeman High School, on the university board of reagents, at Montana State University, and at The University of Montana School of Law. The article includes...
Yellowstone County District Court Judge discusses Judge Sidney Thomas for SCOTUS
Yellowstone County District Court Judge Todd Baugh was interviewed about Judge Sidney Thomas by KULR-TV in Billings. Judge Baugh stated "he's got the proper legal experience, he's certainly qualified, he's a good man, well respected." He described Judge Thomas "as...
AP speculates Judge Sidney Thomas is under a higher level of consideration by the president than other SCOTUS considerations
The AP reported today that Judge Sidney Thomas had been personally interviewed this Thursday by President Obama and Vice President Biden. The AP speculates that the personal time Obama has devoted to Judge Thomas indicates that he is under a higher level of...
AOL writes about Judge Sidney Thomas’ background
AOL posted an online article entitled "6 Things to Know About Supreme Court Short-Listee Sidney Thomas." You can read the article here.
Newsweek Race for the Robe Blog currently has Judge Sidney Thomas in Third Place in the running for SCOTUS
Here is a Newsweek blog that ranks the various potential nominees' chances for nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. As of April 19, 2010, according to Newsweek, Judge Thomas is in 3rd place.
More Praise for Judge Sidney Thomas
The Missoulian interviewed three U.S. District Court Judges, all of whom praised Judge Sidney Thomas. The Missoulian also interviewed attorneys that practiced law with Judge Thomas. Everyone in the article agrees Judge Thomas would be a great pick for the U.S. Supreme...
Montana Supreme Court Candidate Judge Nels Swandal of Livingston Will Hear Alleged New Evidence in Barry Beach Case
Park County District Judge Nels Swandal of Livingston has been appointed to hear new evidence in the Barry Beach case. As discussed earlier on this blog, Barry Beach, who is serving a 100-year prison sentence for allegedly killing 17-year-old Kim Nees on the Fork Peck...
AP Story on Judge Sidney Thomas
Here's an AP story about Judge Thomas with commentary from U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy, retired Montana Supreme Court Justice Jim Regnier, and others from Montana.
