Federal Judge Profile

Reed O'Connor

N.D. Texas • 5th Circuit

Appointed by George W. Bush, 2007

Ruling Tendencies

Government Regulation

Struck down ACA multiple times; frequently reversed

Civil Rights

Ruled against transgender protections in military and healthcare

Immigration

Blocked DACA and other immigration programs

Background

Frequently rules against ACA and federal regulations. Conservative judicial activist.

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

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