Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
United StatesjudgeFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Colleen Kollar-Kotelly is a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, known for her extensive experience in overseeing complex litigation, particularly involving federal agency actions. Appointed by President George W. Bush, she has presided over significant cases addressing executive branch policies and has garnered a reputation for her careful deliberation and insistence on thorough legal arguments within her courtroom.
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U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked portions of the order that directed federal officials to add proof-of-citizenship requirements.
Federal judge strikes down Trump executive order on voter citizenship proofUnited States· 2026-06-25
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly stated that the unauthorized viewing involves personal information provided to the IRS under the promise of confidentiality.
El IRS divulgó indebidamente datos fiscales confidenciales de inmigrantes al DHS
Guatemala· 2026-02-14
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that the Justice Department's access to evidence was unconstitutional.
As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for nowUnited States· 2025-12-13
Federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly temporarily blocked the Justice Department from using the Richman evidence.
Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey againUnited States· 2025-12-09
Colleen Kollar-Kotelly is the U.S. District Judge who granted a temporary restraining order regarding the seizure of Richman's materials.
U.S. judge temporarily blocks evidence use in dismissed case against former FBI chief Comey
Canada· 2025-12-07
Colleen Kollar-Kotelly is the federal judge who ruled that evidence linked to Daniel Richman is off limits to the DOJ.
Judge rules evidence belonging to James Comey's ally is off limits to DOJUnited States· 2025-12-07
Colleen Kollar-Kotelly is the DC District Court Judge who issued a ruling regarding the Justice Department's access to Richman's files.
Judge temporarily blocks Justice Department’s use of evidence in dismissed Comey caseUnited States· 2025-12-07
Colleen Kollar-Kotelly is the U.S. District Judge who permanently blocked part of Trump's executive order regarding voter citizenship proof.
US judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring voters to prove citizenship
Guyana· 2025-11-01
Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Una jueza bloquea el intento de Trump de exigir prueba de ciudadanía para votar
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-01
US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, DC, sided with Democratic and civil rights groups that sued the Trump administration.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on federal voting formUnited States· 2025-11-01Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that Trump’s proof-of-citizenship directive to overhaul US elections was unconstitutional.
Trump news at a glance: Friday rulings hamper administration on food stamps, voting access | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-11-01
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly found the requirement unconstitutional, writing that the president 'lacks the authority to direct such changes.'
Federal judge blocks Trump citizenship requirement for voter registrationUnited States· 2025-11-01
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down the portions of that order that related to voter identification requirements.
Trump announces new executive order requiring voter ID in electionsUnited States· 2025-08-31
Colleen Kollar-Kotelly presided over the recent hearing where Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos declared his innocence.
Aler Samayoa Recinos, alias Chicharra, se declara inocente ante la justicia de EE. UU., que lo acusa de tráfico de drogaGuatemala· 2025-07-16
Colleen Kollar Kotelly is the judge presiding over the hearing against Aler Samayoa.
EE. UU. fija fecha de audiencia contra Aler Samayoa, alias Chicharra, cabecilla del cartel Los Huistas de GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-05-28
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia handed down the order in response to lawsuits over Trump's executive order relating to election integrity.
Abbott signs Texas law making it clear only US citizens can vote in state electionsUnited States· 2025-05-27
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down a portion of Trump's executive order.
Judge blocks Trump's election integrity order despite Americans' support for the measureUnited States· 2025-04-25
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sided with groups defending voting rights, stating that the Constitution grants the power to regulate federal elections to the states and Congress, not the president.
Trump sufre varias derrotas judicialesDominican Republic· 2025-04-25
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly partially blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at extensive election reforms.
Súd čiastočne zablokoval Trumpove nariadenie na reformu volieb
Slovakia· 2025-04-25
Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked a mandate from President Donald Trump requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
Bloquean parte de la orden ejecutiva de Trump que exige prueba de ciudadanía para votarGuatemala· 2025-04-25Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia handed down the order in response to lawsuits.
Judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to register to voteUnited States· 2025-04-24
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked critical points of Trump's presidential order regarding the reform of electoral processes in the U.S.
Τραμπ: Η Ρωσία πρότεινε να σταματήσει τον πόλεμο με αντάλλαγμα να μην καταλάβει όλη την Ουκρανία
Greece· 2025-04-24Senior District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked a Trump directive in the order regarding voter registration.
Judge blocks Trump effort to expand proof of citizenship requirement for voter registrationUnited States· 2025-04-24'Where is Mr. Musk in all of this?': Judge grills attorney on DOGE.
White House breaks norms on news outlets that cover presidentUnited States· 2025-02-27
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly questioned the government's lawyers about Musk's role.
Sob Musk, corte de despesas nos EUA fica longe do prometido
Brazil· 2025-02-27
'Where is Mr. Musk in all of this?': Judge grills attorney on DOGE.
Video: Zeleny on what Trump made clear at Cabinet meetingUnited States· 2025-02-26
'Where is Mr. Musk in all of this?': Judge grills attorney on DOGE.
Democratic lawmaker brought her newborn son to vote against GOP proposalUnited States· 2025-02-26
'Where is Mr. Musk in all of this?': Judge grills attorney on DOGE.
Trump asks his Cabinet if anyone is unhappy with Elon MuskUnited States· 2025-02-26
Judge grills attorney on DOGE during a court session.
‘Devastating’: 6-year-old’s cancer treatment could be immediately impacted by Trump’s proposed funding cutsUnited States· 2025-02-26
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly pressed a government lawyer to clarify who is running things.
Where is Mr Musk in all of this? U.S. judges question secrecy of DOGE's activities
Tanzania· 2025-02-26
