Committee Hears Support for Michael K. Soong’s Nomination to 5th Circuit
Michael K. Soong told the Senate Judiciary Committee of his district- and circuit-court experience, leadership on Kauai and support for specialty courts. Senators pressed him on diversion programs and resource disparities for public defenders.
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Michael K. Soong, Governor Greene’s nominee to the circuit court for the 5th Circuit (Kauai), addressed the Senate Committee on Judiciary and received endorsements from former judges and colleagues who said he provided steady leadership when the circuit lacked a full-time judge.
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