Nye nomination to US District Court moves forward

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously endorsed the nomination of 6th District Judge David Nye of Pocatello to be Idaho’s new U.S. District Judge. Nye’s nomination advances to the full Senate for final confirmation. “I thank Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein for prompt action on Judge Nye’s nomination. I welcomed the opportunity to reintroduce Judge Nye to my colleagues and appreciate the unanimous approval by the Committee,” said Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Crapo is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “The panel’s endorsement of Judge Nye last year and today demonstrates his strong credentials and outstanding service to the legal community. I will be working closely with my Senate colleagues to advance Judge Nye through the full Senate and hope he can be confirmed quickly.” Judge Nye has served as a judge for Idaho’s Sixth Judicial District for nine years; he also has 20 years of experience in private practice litigation. In addition, Judge Nye presides over a diversionary felony drug court program and serves in several roles as an advisor to the Idaho Supreme Court and the Idaho State Bar. Nye is a graduate of Brigham Young University (BYU) and BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. He and his wife Katre have eight children.