OK!!! Now what does it mean?
I think it means Thomas is having other justices review it but I could be wrong. Hopefully Alito, Scalia, and Roberts. Woo Hoo!
The first hurdle has been cleared.
Justice Thomas saw enough merit in the case to schedule a closed door conference. If not he would have dismissed it outright.
Now if he can convince 3 more - hopefully Robert, Alito, and Scalia this will move forward to an actual hearing.
As compared to the Berg case which is not moving forward.
Means nothing. This is entirely routine and should not be viewed as any sort of signal as to the merits. There are likely scores of other cases scheduled for conference on the same day.