Karen Henderson
Judge Karen Henderson has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit since her appointment by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. Known for her conservative judicial philosophy, she often weighs in on cases involving administrative law and regulatory matters. She has also been involved in significant rulings regarding the separation of powers and executive authority.
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Judge Karen Henderson stated that the grant recipients did not have standing to file the lawsuit.
Americká vláda môže pokračovať v škrtoch zahraničnej pomoci
Slovakia· 2025-08-14
Judge Karen Henderson wrote the majority opinion in the appeals court ruling.
2-1 judgment: Appeals court allows Trump admin to cut billions in foreign aid; overturns lower court ruling
India· 2025-08-13
Circuit Judge Karen Henderson, in the opinion, wrote that 'the record is simply less developed' on how long grantees would survive if they can’t compete for foreign aid grants in the future.
Appeals court allows Trump to continue ending foreign aid grants
United States· 2025-08-13
Karen Henderson is a George H.W. Bush appointee who was part of the three-judge panel.
Court lets Trump fire labor and worker protection board members while they fight to keep their jobsUnited States· 2025-03-28
U.S. Circuit Court Judge Karen Henderson focused heavily on concerns of due process violations in the appeals court decision.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to review El Salvador deportation flight caseUnited States· 2025-03-28
US Circuit Judge Karen Henderson offered a lengthy concurrence that may find resonance with many of the court’s conservatives.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Boasberg’s ruling blocking him from using the Alien Enemies Act for deportationsUnited States· 2025-03-28
Karen Henderson questioned whether Tren de Aragua’s presence constituted an act of war.
US appeals court upholds block on Trump deportation of some Venezuelans
Guyana· 2025-03-27
Judge Karen Henderson wrote that the government's suggestion regarding judicial review of the Alien Enemy Act is incorrect.
Tribunal de apelações rejeita recurso de Trump e mantém bloqueio à deportação sob Lei do Inimigo Estrangeiro
Brazil· 2025-03-27Karen Henderson is a judge who voted to maintain the temporary prohibition on deportations.
Nuevo revés judicial para Trump sobre deportación de migrantes bajo ley invocada en tiempos de guerra
Guatemala· 2025-03-27
Karen Henderson stated that the government has not demonstrated a likelihood of prevailing in the case.
Nouveau revers en cour d’appel pour Donald Trump sur les expulsions de migrants
France· 2025-03-27Judge Karen Henderson presided over the oral arguments in the case challenging the Trump administration's authority.
Appeals court blocks Trump admin's deportation flights in Alien Enemies Act immigration suitUnited States· 2025-03-26
Karen Henderson is a judge who remained mostly silent during the hearing regarding the deportation case.
Que significa que el gobierno de Trump invoque "secreto de Estado" en los vuelos de deportación de venezolanosGuatemala· 2025-03-26
The third judge on the panel, Karen Henderson, was appointed by Republican President George H.W. Bush.
Nazis got better treatment than Venezuelans deported by Trump administration: U.S. judge
Canada· 2025-03-25Karen Henderson is a judge on the Appeals Court reviewing the blocking of the Foreign Enemies Act in the United States.
Jueza considera que EE. UU. trató mejor a nazis deportados que a venezolanos enviados a cárcel en El SalvadorGuatemala· 2025-03-25Judge Karen Henderson did not ask any questions during the proceedings.
Takeaways from federal appeals court hearing on Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportationsUnited States· 2025-03-24Judges Karen Henderson, Patricia Millett and Justin Walker will preside over the Monday oral arguments.
DC appellate court hears oral arguments in Trump deportation suitUnited States· 2025-03-24