Indira Talwani
CanadajudgeFemale5.4Global Dominance: 0.02%Indira Talwani is a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Massachusetts, known for her judicial decisions that often address significant legal and constitutional issues. She has gained attention for her rulings on immigration matters, including a recent habeas petition that granted temporary relief to Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was detained by ICE. Talwani's background includes her appointment to the federal bench in 2014, and she is recognized for her commitment to justice and the rule of law.
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U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani rejected the administration’s argument that the states lacked the necessary legal standing to challenge Trump’s directive.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to tighten mail-in ballot restrictions as midterms approachCanada· 2026-07-27
US district court judge Indira Talwani in Boston, who was nominated by Barack Obama, agreed in June to halt implementation for the 3 November elections.
DoJ urges supreme court to allow Trump order targeting mail-in voting | US supreme court
United Kingdom· 2026-07-27
Indira Talwani ruled that Trump lacked authority to direct the Department of Homeland Security to compile voter eligibility lists.
U.S. appeals court declines Trump’s attempt at tightening mail-in voting rulesCanada· 2026-07-26U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani agreed in June, ruling that several provisions of the executive order likely exceeded the president's authority.
Trump's mail-in voting order blocked in 23 states by federal appeals court
United States· 2026-07-26
Indira Talwani ruled against Trump's executive order regarding mail-in voting.
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to curb mail-in voting in 23 states | US voting rightsUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-25Judge Indira Talwani halted Trump's executive order regarding the federal voter list.
Jueza federal frena orden de Trump de crear una lista federal de votantes
Dominican Republic· 2026-06-26
Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the Department of Homeland Security from ending the humanitarian parole granted to thousands of people.
US judge blocks Trump administration’s push to end legal status of 8,400 migrants
Guyana· 2026-01-26
Judge Indira Talwani issued a temporary restraining order against the new immigration measures.
Jueza impide a EE UU acabar con el programa de reunificación familiar de migrantes
Honduras· 2026-01-12Judge Indira Talwani issued a temporary restraining order against the new measures announced by the DHS.
Jueza impide a Trump acabar con programa de reunificación familiar
Guatemala· 2026-01-11Judge Indira Talwani was named by former President Obama as Mark L. Wolf's successor.
Reagan-appointed federal judge resigns in protest over Trump administrationUnited States· 2025-11-12
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani agreed to pause the USDA guidance regarding SNAP benefits.
SCOTUS rules on emergency SNAP paymentsUnited States· 2025-11-12
Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the states suing the Trump administration were likely to win their case regarding SNAP funding.
Snap food benefits - Trump must fully fund aid program by FridayUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-07
US District Judge Indira Talwani made clear that the USDA must tap into contingency funds to provide at least partial SNAP benefits.
SNAP: Federal judge orders Trump administration to make full November SNAP paymentsUnited States· 2025-11-07
Massachusetts US District Judge Indira Talwani wrote in her decision that the states that sued were likely to win in court.
Trump administration to provide reduced food aid as shutdown nears recordUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Massachusetts US District Judge Indira Talwani wrote in her decision that the states that sued were likely to win in court.
Mississippi mum says she shot dead one of remaining escaped monkeysUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Boston Judge Indira Talwani gave the administration until Monday to inform her whether it will authorise at least reduced SNAP benefits for November.
US shutdown hits day 33: Treasury secretary says SNAP food aid could resume by Wednesday
India· 2025-11-03
Massachusetts US District Judge Indira Talwani wrote in her decision that the states that sued were likely to win in court.
Trump says he doubts US will go to war with VenezuelaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the Trump administration cannot suspend food aid during the government shutdown.
World awaits landmark US Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Massachusetts US District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the government must pay for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Three killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boat in CaribbeanUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-02
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston ruled that the administration was wrong in saying it was legally barred from using the contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges ruleGuyana· 2025-11-01
Massachusetts US District Judge Indira Talwani wrote in her decision that the states who sued are likely to win in court.
Delays at US airports as staff absences surge, aviation agency saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the Trump administration must pay for SNAP benefits using emergency funds.
ACA open enrollment begins with spike in healthcare premiumsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Massachusetts US District Judge Indira Talwani wrote in her decision that the states who sued are likely to win in court.
Trump remodels Lincoln bathroom in latest White House renovationUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Judge Indira Talwani demanded at least partial payments for the SNAP program.
Gerichtsurteil: Trump muss trotz Shutdown Geld für Lebensmittelmarken freigeben - Politik
Germany· 2025-11-01
Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the administration incorrectly claimed it was legally prohibited from using reserve funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
Суды в США решили, что администрация Трампа не может отменить продовольственные талоны: 01 ноября 2025, 07:56
Kazakhstan· 2025-11-01U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a written opinion calling the USDA’s suspension of benefits 'unlawful'.
SNAP showdown: US judges order USDA to use emergency funds for food stamps; Trump seeks court clarificationIndia· 2025-11-01Indira Talwani is a US District Judge who ruled that the Trump administration must pay for SNAP benefits using emergency funds.
Number of Irish citizens deported from US up by more than 50%United Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the Trump administration must pay for SNAP benefits using emergency funds.
US retailers are running out of penniesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the government must pay for SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
Desperation in Black River, Jamaica, after Hurricane MelissaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
US District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued an adverse ruling regarding the SNAP benefits.
Will SNAP benefits be paid in November? Here’s what we know about the judges’ rulingsUnited States· 2025-11-01
