Judge Reed O’Connor’s Ruling Striking Down Obamacare’s Requirement To Cover Preventive Care Reveals An Implicitly Pro-Death Stance On Sept. 7th, Judge Reed O’Connor voided a mandate under the ACA which requires employers cover certain preventive healthcare products and services if these violate their religious beliefs. Here, O’Connor reveals an implicitly pro-death stance, coupled with a misunderstanding of health insurance.