Adam Abelson

Adam Abelson

judge United States

US District Judge Adam Abelson is known for his rulings on significant legal issues, including civil rights and administrative law. Recently, he gained attention for temporarily blocking the Trump administration's directives aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, asserting that the government could not freeze or cancel equity-related contracts or enforce restrictions on grant recipients.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
495,705
Power
15,137$
Sentiment
7.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 3 7.33 0.05% +10% 331,002,651 199,508 $21,000,000 12,658$
Canada 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,159 $1,700,000 723$
Guyana 1 7.00 0.12% +0% 786,552 957 $6,000 7$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,293 $2,700,000 728$
India 1 7.00 0.02% +0% 1,380,004,385 243,774 $2,900,000 512$
Spain 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 17,014 $1,400,000 509$
Totals 8 1,864,439,615 495,705 $29,706,000 15,137$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson said the directives by Trump likely violate the First Amendment. 7

Stabroek News: US judge blocks Trump bid to ban DEI by federal agencies, contractors

United States United States: U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore ruled that parts of the executive orders likely violate the Constitution and free speech. 7

Fox News: Judge grants preliminary injunction on Trump executive orders targeting DEI

India India: Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore issued an injunction on Friday, temporarily blocking the order while a legal challenge continues. 7

The Times of India: Trump Executive Order: US federal judge halts Donald Trump’s order to cut federal support for DEI

United Kingdom United Kingdom: US district judge Adam Abelson said the directives by Trump likely violate the first amendment of the US constitution. 7

The Guardian: US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s anti-DEI purge | US news

Canada Canada: Judge Adam Abelson blocked Trump's executive order, finding it likely violates free-speech rights. 7

The Globe and Mail: Judge blocks Trump’s executive order ending federal support for DEI programs

United States United States: US District Judge Adam Abelson said that the government could not freeze or cancel 'equity-related' contracts. 9

CNN: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from carrying out certain anti-DEI directives