Barbara Lagoa
Barbara Lagoa is a United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, known for her legal acumen and judicial insights. Appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019, Lagoa made history as the first Hispanic woman to serve on the Eleventh Circuit. Her decisions have often reflected a commitment to upholding the rule of law, and she gained national attention for her opinion in the case of Tanner Mansell, where she indicated that Mansell's actions should not have led to criminal charges, emphasizing the importance of context in legal cases.
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Circuit Judge Barbara Lagoa was joined by Circuit Judge Robert Luck in the ruling.
US court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property
Guyana· 2025-11-06
Judge Barbara Lagoa said she only voted to uphold the dismissal of Dershowitz’s lawsuit because she was bound by Sullivan.
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz loses appeal in CNN defamation case
United States· 2025-08-30
Judge Barbara Lagoa confirmed what Mansell believed throughout the legal process.
President Trump issues pardon for Florida diver who freed sharksUnited States· 2025-06-28
