Could This Conservative Judge Be the First Immigrant — and Asian-American — To Accede to the Supreme Court?

Judge James Ho of the Fifth Circuit emerges as a jurist who is widely admired by those who hew to original intent.

AP/Carolyn Kaster, file
James Ho on Capitol Hill November 15, 2017. AP/Carolyn Kaster, file

With the Supreme Court delivering victory after victory for the conservative legal movement under its current 6-to-3 Republican-appointed majority, one can expect that the high court will be the animating issue for GOP voters and elites alike for the foreseeable future. With Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito — the conservative anchors on the bench — reaching older age, could an appellate court judge from Texas be the next star conservatives will adore?

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use