Ellen Hollander
Ellen Hollander is a U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland, known for her judicial rulings that often focus on privacy and civil rights issues. She recently gained attention for ordering the U.S. Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to immediately erase all personal data it had collected from the Social Security Administration (SSA), citing concerns over privacy violations and potential security threats. Her decision reflects a careful consideration of the balance between government oversight and the protection of individual rights.
Born on Jan 01, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,084 | $21,000,000 | 6,540$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 22,233 | $48,000 | 38$ |
| India | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 953,700 | $2,900,000 | 2,004$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,739,442,979 | 1,079,017 | $23,948,000 | 8,582$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Venezuela:
Ellen Hollander was the district judge who prohibited DOGE from accessing personal data.
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India:
Maryland District Judge Ellen Hollander deemed DOGE's Social Security investigations a 'fishing expedition'.
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United States:
Ellen Hollander is the US District Judge who issued a preliminary injunction regarding DOGE's access to sensitive data.
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Panama:
Ellen Hollander is the federal magistrate who issued the order blocking access to Social Security data.
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United States:
US District Judge Ellen Hollander described DOGE’s efforts as a 'fishing expedition' that was 'in search of a fraud epidemic, based on little more than suspicion.'
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United States:
US District Judge Ellen Hollander wrote that the Privacy Act is not toothless and defendants cannot flout the law.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction restricting the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to Social Security data.
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France:
Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction preventing the DOGE from accessing confidential information.
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United States:
US District Judge Ellen Hollander requested the acting commissioner to attend a hearing to clarify discrepancies in the case.
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Brazil:
Ellen Hollander issued a temporary restraining order against the Social Security Administration.
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