While I had the same recollection I can no longer reliably bet on my memory - hence ChatGPT:
Did the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in the USA become a considered liberal majority after President Obama’s approved nominations and what Justices, by name were appointed during Obama’s administration?
Yes, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in the USA saw a shift towards a liberal majority following the nominations approved during President Obama’s administration. President Obama appointed three judges to the Tenth Circuit:
Scott M. Matheson Jr. – Appointed in 2010.
Robert E. Bacharach – Appointed in 2013.
Carolyn B. McHugh – Appointed in 2014.
These appointments contributed to a more balanced ideological composition on the Tenth Circuit, which had previously leaned more conservative. The impact of these appointments was significant in various rulings and the overall judicial approach of the court.
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This would take me two days to research and write - always check your results but it looks like the three Obama appointments made the Tenth Circuit a 7-5 Lib majority.
Follow up:
How many justices hear cases on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in the USA and which, by name are considered conservative, independent or liberal?
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The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals typically has a full complement of 12 active judges, although this number can vary if there are vacancies. As of the latest information, here is the breakdown of the judges and their ideological leanings:
Active Judges
Timothy M. Tymkovich (Chief Judge) - Appointed by President George W. Bush (Conservative)
Mary Beck Briscoe - Appointed by President Bill Clinton (Liberal)
Harris L Hartz - Appointed by President George W. Bush (Conservative)
Jerome A. Holmes - Appointed by President George W. Bush (Conservative)
Scott M. Matheson Jr. - Appointed by President Barack Obama (Liberal)
Carlos F. Lucero - Appointed by President Bill Clinton (Liberal)
Nancy L. Moritz - Appointed by President Barack Obama (Liberal)
Gregory A. Phillips - Appointed by President Barack Obama (Liberal)
Joel M. Carson III - Appointed by President Donald Trump (Conservative)
Allison H. Eid - Appointed by President Donald Trump (Conservative)
Robert E. Bacharach - Appointed by President Barack Obama (Liberal)
Carolyn B. McHugh - Appointed by President Barack Obama (Liberal)
Senior judges, who are semi-retired and may still hear cases, can also influence the court’s leanings. They often participate in cases to fill out panels:
Stephanie K. Seymour - Appointed by President Jimmy Carter (Liberal)
David M. Ebel - Appointed by President Ronald Reagan (Conservative)
Paul J. Kelly Jr. - Appointed by President George H. W. Bush (Conservative)
Bobby R. Baldock - Appointed by President Ronald Reagan (Conservative)
Michael R. Murphy - Appointed by President Bill Clinton (Liberal)
Deanell Reece Tacha - Appointed by President Ronald Reagan (Conservative)
Terrence L. O’Brien - Appointed by President George W. Bush (Conservative)
Harris L Hartz - Appointed by President George W. Bush (Conservative)
The court’s composition means it has a mix of conservative and liberal judges, with a slight lean toward a liberal majority due to the appointments made during the Obama administration.
However, the balance can shift with new appointments and retirements.