Federal Judge Profile

Carlton Reeves

S.D. Mississippi • 5th Circuit

Appointed by Barack Obama, 2010

Ruling Tendencies

Civil Rights

Landmark opinions on racial discrimination in Mississippi

Criminal Sentencing

Focus on rehabilitation; critical of sentencing disparities

First Amendment

Protective of protest rights and free expression

Background

Civil rights advocate. Notable opinions on racial justice and LGBTQ rights.

Last analyzed: May 2026 · 3 case-type tendencies profiled · Full analytics, predictions, and reversal rates available with subscription

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