
Karen LeCraft Henderson
Karen LeCraft Henderson is a distinguished federal judge currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Nominated by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, she has a reputation for her conservative jurisprudence and has played a significant role in numerous high-profile legal cases. Henderson's judicial philosophy often emphasizes the importance of statutory interpretation and adherence to precedent, making her a prominent figure in the ongoing debates around executive power, especially in immigration matters. Recently, she was in the news for her concurring opinion in a case regarding the Trump administration's deportation policies, where she supported a ruling that prevented the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act.
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United States:
Concurring opinions by D.C. Circuit Court judges Karen LeCraft Henderson noted the Supreme Court's precedent weighed heavily in the case.
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Canada:
Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson and Patricia Millett voted to reject the government’s request to lift the order.
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India:
Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson sided against lifting the order barring deportations.
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