Casey Cooper
United StatesjudgeMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Casey Cooper is a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, appointed by former President Barack Obama. He has presided over significant cases involving governmental transparency and the Freedom of Information Act, including a recent ruling concerning the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His decisions have considerable implications for the balance of power and accountability within the federal government.
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US District Judge Casey Cooper ruled that the center’s board had unlawfully voted in favor of the shutdown plans.
Kennedy Center asks judge to pause deadlines in ongoing lawsuit as it explores options for renovationUnited States· 2026-06-20
Judge Casey Cooper issued a ruling to prevent Donald Trump from renaming the Kennedy Center.
Un juez prohíbe a Trump rebautizar con su nombre el Centro Kennedy de Washington - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-05-30
Judge Casey Cooper ruled that Donald Trump cannot rename the Kennedy Center.
Un juez prohíbe a Trump rebautizar con su nombre el Centro Kennedy de Washington
Dominican Republic· 2026-05-30Judge Casey Cooper blocked the Kennedy Center from closing and ruled against the addition of Trump’s name.
Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closureUnited States· 2026-05-29
Casey Cooper is the US District Judge who ordered DOGE to turn over documents in the case.
Supreme Court restores DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data and says it doesn’t have to turn over documentsUnited States· 2025-06-06
US District Judge Casey Cooper ordered that DOGE turn over documents in the case.
Supreme Court pauses attempt to force DOGE to clarify its roleUnited States· 2025-05-24
US District Judge Casey Cooper is now taking a closer look at that question.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in fight over DOGE recordsUnited States· 2025-05-21