Judge Reed O’Connor Discusses Judicial Integrity and Forum Shopping Challenges at Texas Federalist Society Conference

FORT WORTH, Texas — Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas launched the 2024 Texas Chapters Conference of the Federalist Society in Fort Worth, engaging attendees with discussions on judicial assignments, forum shopping, and recent government pressures on the judiciary. O’Connor emphasized the city’s rich history and the significant legal battles that have passed through its federal courtrooms over the decades. Fort Worth, established as a military outpost in 1849, now stands as the 11th largest city in the nation. Despite its growth, the city retains a small-town allure, characterized by a genuine … Read more

Arizona House Rejects Proposal to Honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at U.S. Capitol, Following Her Son’s Objection

PHOENIX, Arizona – A proposal to honor former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with a statue in the U.S. Capitol has been rejected by the Arizona House. The resolution, put forward by Republican Rep. Matt Gress, failed to pass with a vote of 21-38. The majority of lawmakers who voted against the resolution cited O’Connor’s son, Scott O’Connor, who objected to the proposal on the grounds that his mother is already set to be honored at the nation’s Capitol with statues of O’Connor and former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Scott O’Connor’s argument proved … Read more