Joseph Laplante

Joseph Laplante

judge United States

Joseph Laplante is a federal judge in New Hampshire, appointed by former Republican President George W. Bush. He is known for his judicial rulings that often examine the constitutional implications of executive actions, particularly in relation to immigration rights and civil liberties. Recently, he gained attention for blocking President Trump's executive order aimed at revoking birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to non-citizen parents, citing potential constitutional violations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
728
Power
6$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 728 $6,000 6$
Totals 1 786,552 728 $6,000 6$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante let the plaintiffs in that case proceed as a class, allowing Trump’s order to be blocked nationally. 5

Stabroek News: Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump move to limit birthright citizenship

Guyana Guyana: U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, issued a new injunction in a newly-filed nationwide class action. 7

Stabroek News: Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship

Canada Canada: U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, let the plaintiffs in that case proceed as a class, allowing Trump’s order to be blocked nationally. 5

The Globe and Mail: Trump asks Supreme Court to review his bid to limit birthright citizenship

Guyana Guyana: U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, let the plaintiffs in that case proceed as a class. 5

Stabroek News: Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Jamaica Jamaica: Judge Joseph LaPlante of New Hampshire federal district court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the president’s order. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Attorney General welcomes court order upholding birthright citizenship for C’bean immigrants | World News

United Kingdom United Kingdom: New Hampshire judge Joseph LaPlante recognized babies across the US as a class that would be affected by the lawsuit and said depriving them of citizenship constituted irreparable harm. 7

The Guardian: Trump push to ban birthright citizenship unconstitutional, US court rules | US immigration

Canada Canada: U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante in New Hampshire had paused his own decision to allow for the Trump administration to appeal. 5

The Globe and Mail: Nationwide injunction blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order goes into effect

Jamaica Jamaica: New Hampshire District Court Judge Joseph Laplante’s decision comes amid legal challenges to the president’s order. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: What’s next for Trump’s birthright citizenship order in the courts? | World News