Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith is a United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, having been appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. Smith is recognized for his conservative judicial philosophy and has often been involved in significant legal decisions. He recently dissented in a federal court ruling that blocked Texas from implementing a new congressional map, opposing the majority's view on the matter.
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Judge Jerry Smith, a Reagan-appointee on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, wrote a scathing dissent on the redistricting ruling.
Judge's scathing dissent casts redistricting ruling as 'judicial activism'
United States· 2025-11-20
Judge Jerry Smith issued a dissent criticizing his colleague for their conduct in the Texas redistricting case.
‘Nobel prize for fiction’: judge excoriates colleague in Texas redistricting case | Texas
United Kingdom· 2025-11-20
Judge Jerry Smith dissented without explanation regarding the ruling on the redistricting map.
Texas Rep. Doggett halts retirement after court blocks GOP redistrictingUnited States· 2025-11-19
Reagan appointee Jerry Smith opposed the decision.
Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midtermsUnited States· 2025-11-18