Thinkpads are popular and well respected among linux users, and the trackpoint is dope as well. If you want a gpu workstation that also works for gaming, check out the P series.
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You pretty much can't go wrong with a Thinkpad, the T series are solid choices and extremely upgradable (T440 and T480 being the most beloved from my perspective).
If you are a vintage dude you may want to take a look at the X series (I've heard good things from the X220).
For a bit more power you may check the X1 Carbon series, these are more modern, but as a consequence they are a bit more enshittified, I really like my X1 carbon gen 7 but man, the usb-c charging port and no ethernet kinda suck.
https://www.bobble.tech/free-stuff/used-thinkpad-buyers-guide
If you want to buy new (or can find one used): framework, no contest
Used, just see what's available around you on offerup/craigslist/fb market/etc then google that laptop and linux, or see if you can find an archwiki page for that model. This is what i did a while ago, i found a used thinkpad t14s for a good price, checked the archwiki page for it ( https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Lenovo_Thinkpad_T14s_(AMD)_Gen_1 ) and everything i cared about was marked as working, and it's worked well for me
Don’t make the mistake I did and go with mac. Apple has great products but they used planned obsolescence to make you waste money on new equipment on a regular basis. Windows just bites. So go with a Linux laptop for sure. Your money will stretch out further for sure. Thinkpads X1 Carbón are great. Older generations have great battery life. If you game there’s other thinkpad a that have graphics carda. Thinkpads work great with Linux usually. Specially carbon x1
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Go for Framework, you can upgrade components in a few years instead of buying a whole new laptop.
even better if you can stick it out for a few months and get their new one when it releases