United States President Donald Trump has nominated Indian-origin Amul Thapar for a key judicial position on the powerful United States court of appeals.

The 47-year-old, who became the first South Asian Article III judge in 2007, when he was appointed as a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, is the first Indian-origin to be nominated by Donald Trump for a high judicial post.

Thapar will be part of the powerful United States 6th Circuit Court of appeals, after the Senate confirms. The Circuit Court hears appeals from Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan.

Thapar was among the 20 judges list, whose names were released during Trump’s presidential campaign.

Donald Trump was applauded by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to nominate Thapar to serve on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

"Throughout his already impressive career of public service, Amul Thapar has shown an incredible intellect and an unshakable dedication to the law," McConnell said.

"He has earned the respect of his colleagues, and I know that he will bring to the Sixth Circuit the same wisdom, fairness, and ability that he has shown in the District Court. President Trump made an outstanding choice and I look forward to the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Thapar," the Senate Majority leader said in a statement.

SABA (The South Asian Bar Association of North America), lauded Donald Trump for his intent, which is usually critical of him.

SABA President, Vishal Kumar said, that "Judge Thapar is a respected and thoughtful jurist who has long served as a role model for the South Asian and greater legal community.

"Despite being among the youngest judges in the federal judiciary, Judge Thapar quickly established a reputation as a top legal scholar among his peers.

His nomination furthers SABAs mission of ensuring a judiciary that reflects the diversity of our country and we anticipate that his eminent qualifications will earn him a swift confirmation," Kumar said.

Thapar served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky from 2006-07, where he was the first American Attorneys of Indian descent.

He was also appointed to the AGAC (Attorney Generals Advisory Committee) and chaired the AGACs Controlled Substances and Asset Forfeiture subcommittee.

Thappa also served on the Terrorism and National Security subcommittee, the Violent Crime subcommittee, and Child Exploitation working group.

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