Potential High Court Vacancies and Conservative Judges’ Ambitions

There is growing speculation about possible openings on the high court, drawing interest from conservative judges. These judges may aim to gain the attention of former President Donald Trump.

The judges in question include Lawrence VanDyke, James C. Ho, and Andrew Oldham; their recent actions highlight their conservative stances. VanDyke’s and Ho’s images come from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, as reported by Reuters and The Washington Post. Oldham’s image was captured by Shuran Huang for The Washington Post.

One judge appears to have changed his position on birthright citizenship, distancing himself from previous support. Another has criticized the federal judiciary’s demand for President Trump’s accountability, objecting to what he describes as unnecessary scrutiny. Furthermore, a judge began a recent dissent with language deemed inappropriate, raising eyebrows in legal circles.