- Circuit Court Judge Jerry Smith, who was appointed by President Reagan, issued a strong dissent concerning a Texas redistricting map dispute.
- In his 104-page opinion, Judge Smith criticized the decision made by fellow judge, Jeffrey Brown, to block the redistricting maps in Texas.
- Judge Smith described the ruling as “fiction” and further accused it of being an act of “judicial activism.”
- The disagreement highlights a conflict within the judiciary, particularly regarding the interpretation and application of law related to electoral maps.
- Judge Smith’s dissent is notable for its length and the intensity of its language, emphasizing his strong opposition to Judge Brown’s decision.
- The criticism underscores ongoing debates and legal battles surrounding electoral redistricting and the balance of judicial influence in such cases.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/reagan-appointed-judge-torches-colleagues-texas-map-fight-calls-ruling-fiction-judicial-activism)
