Karen L. Henderson

Karen L. Henderson is a United States Circuit Judge for the D.C. Circuit, having been appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. Known for her judicial conservatism, she has played a significant role in various high-profile cases, including decisions related to administrative law and executive authority. Recently, she was in the news for her involvement in a ruling that overturned a lower court injunction regarding U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding, which was part of a broader legal battle concerning foreign aid appropriated by Congress.