Ana C. Reyes, a federal judge
Ana C. Reyes is a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, confirmed in February 2023. Nominated by President Joe Biden, she is the first Latina and the first openly LGBTQ person to serve on that court.
Judicial Career and Major Rulings
Since joining the bench, Judge Reyes has presided over several high-profile cases involving executive authority and civil rights:
Transgender Military Ban (2025): In February and March 2025, Judge Reyes issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's Executive Order 14183, which sought to ban transgender individuals from military service. She described the order as "soaked in animus" and "factually unjustified". This ruling led to a judicial misconduct complaint by the Department of Justice, which was subsequently dismissed in September 2025.
D.C. Police Command (2025): In August 2025, she blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to replace the D.C. police commissioner, ruling that the President could not unilaterally take over the local police department under the Home Rule Act.
Trump Tax Return Leak (2024): In January 2024, she sentenced Charles Littlejohn to five years in prison—significantly above sentencing guidelines—for leaking the tax returns of Donald Trump and other wealthy individuals, calling his actions an "attack on our constitutional democracy".
DOJ Hypocrisy (2024): She publicly criticized the DOJ for refusing to allow attorneys to comply with House subpoenas regarding the Hunter Biden laptop controversy while simultaneously prosecuting Trump officials for similar non-compliance.
Professional Background
Education: She earned her B.A. from *Transylvania University (1996), her J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School (2000), and a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University (2014).
*NOT the Romanian town, the site of Steven Miller's schooling, but the school in Lexington KY. 😏
Private Practice: Before her judgeship, she spent over 20 years at Williams & Connolly LLP, where she was a partner specializing in international disputes and arbitration.
Pro Bono Work: She is noted for her extensive pro bono representation of asylum seekers and refugees, including work for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Personal: Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, she grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. She is frequently accompanied in her chambers by her golden retriever, Scout.
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