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Aileen Cannon

S.D. Florida

11th Circuit • Appointed by Donald Trump, 2020

Presided over Trump classified documents case. Known for deliberate pace.

Tanya Chutkan

D.D.C.

D.C. Circuit • Appointed by Barack Obama, 2014

Known for tough Jan 6 sentences. Former public defender turned prosecutor.

Reed O'Connor

N.D. Texas

5th Circuit • Appointed by George W. Bush, 2007

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

Carlton Reeves

S.D. Mississippi

5th Circuit • Appointed by Barack Obama, 2010

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

Amit Mehta

D.D.C.

D.C. Circuit • Appointed by Barack Obama, 2014

Presided over Google antitrust case. Methodical, evidence-focused.

Kathryn Kimball Mizelle

M.D. Florida

11th Circuit • Appointed by Donald Trump, 2020

Struck down CDC mask mandate. Young appointee, Federalist Society ties.

Reggie Walton

D.D.C.

D.C. Circuit • Appointed by George W. Bush, 2001

Presided over Scooter Libby trial. Tough but fair sentencer.

Emmet Sullivan

D.D.C.

D.C. Circuit • Appointed by Bill Clinton, 1994

Presided over Flynn case. Known for independence and thorough proceedings.

Matthew Kacsmaryk

N.D. Texas

5th Circuit • Appointed by Donald Trump, 2019

Blocked mifepristone access. Conservative social policy rulings.

Myrna Perez

2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

2nd Circuit • Appointed by Joe Biden, 2021

Former Brennan Center counsel. Voting rights and civil liberties focus.

James Boasberg

D.D.C. / FISA Court

D.C. Circuit • Appointed by Barack Obama, 2011

Chief Judge D.D.C. FISA court presiding judge. National security expertise.

Drew Tipton

S.D. Texas

5th Circuit • Appointed by Donald Trump, 2020

Blocked Biden immigration policies. Strict on executive overreach.

Lucy Koh

N.D. California / 9th Circuit

9th Circuit • Appointed by Barack Obama / Joe Biden, 2010

Presided over Apple v. Samsung. Tech/IP expertise. Elevated to 9th Circuit.

T.S. Ellis III

E.D. Virginia

4th Circuit • Appointed by Ronald Reagan, 1987

Presided over Manafort trial. Known for controlling courtroom, fast trials.

Esther Salas

D. New Jersey

3rd Circuit • Appointed by Barack Obama, 2011

Advocate for judicial security legislation after personal tragedy.

Clarence Thomas (Circuit Justice)

Supreme Court / 11th Circuit

11th Circuit • Appointed by George H.W. Bush, 1991

Most senior conservative justice. Originalist. Circuit justice for 11th Circuit.

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Supreme Court / 1st Circuit

1st Circuit • Appointed by Joe Biden, 2022

Former federal defender and sentencing commission member.

William Alsup

N.D. California

9th Circuit • Appointed by Bill Clinton, 1999

Learned to code for Oracle v. Google. Known for tech mastery.

Royce Lamberth

D.D.C.

D.C. Circuit • Appointed by Ronald Reagan, 1987

Tough Jan 6 sentencer. Known for holding government accountable.

Gonzalo Curiel

S.D. California

9th Circuit • Appointed by Barack Obama, 2012

Trump University case judge. Known for measured, careful rulings.

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