Amir H. Ali
Judge Amir H. Ali is a federal judge for the District Court in Washington, D.C., appointed by President Biden. He is known for his jurisprudence that emphasizes the protection of established legal processes and the rights of individuals and organizations affected by executive actions. Recently, he made headlines by issuing a ruling that blocked the Trump administration from freezing foreign aid spending, arguing that such a freeze was not only illogical but also potentially harmful to numerous aid organizations and the vulnerable populations they support.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 6.50 | 0.07% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 290,141 | $21,000,000 | 18,408$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,340 | $89,000 | 60$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 12,789 | $14,000 | 27$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 243,344 | $2,900,000 | 511$ |
| Totals | 8 | 1,796,365,511 | 571,878 | $26,703,000 | 19,732$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nicaragua:
Federal District Judge Amir H. Ali ordered the unfreezing of billions of dollars before midnight.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali's order required the Trump administration to pay foreign aid funds.
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India:
Judge Ali had ruled in favour of nonprofit groups and businesses that challenged the administration’s freeze on foreign aid.
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United States:
Judge Amir H. Ali directed the Trump administration to unfreeze foreign aid funding.
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United States:
Judge Amir H. Ali ordered Trump administration officials to comply with his previous order to temporarily lift a freeze on foreign aid.
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United Kingdom:
Judge Amir H Ali ordered the Trump administration to notify organizations with existing foreign-aid contracts of his temporary stay.
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Dominican Republic:
Judge Amir H. Ali issued a ruling regarding the suspension of USAID funds by the Trump administration.
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United States:
Judge Amir H. Ali issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid spending.
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