Leo Sorokin

Leo Sorokin

judge United States

Leo Sorokin is a federal judge nominated by President Barack Obama, who has presided over significant cases involving immigration and civil liberties. He recently heard arguments regarding a challenge to Trump's proposed end to birthright citizenship, maintaining a focus on the legal implications of such a policy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
268,236
Power
15,383$
Sentiment
5.55
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.50 0.06% +10% 331,002,651 223,788 $21,000,000 14,198$
Jamaica 2 6.50 0.14% +10% 2,961,167 4,474 $15,000 23$
Canada 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 23,288 $1,700,000 1,042$
Guatemala 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 17,915,568 12,843 $82,000 59$
Guyana 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 786,552 609 $6,000 5$
Panama 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 4,314,768 3,234 $76,000 57$
Totals 8 394,985,944 268,236 $22,879,000 15,384$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Judge Leo Sorokin affirmed that his national ruling blocking Trump's executive order remains in effect. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Trump no puede negar la ciudadanía por nacimiento

Jamaica Jamaica: US District Judge Leo Sorokin blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for children of parents who are in the United States illegally. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision | News

Canada Canada: U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin was asked to consider either keeping in place the nationwide injunction he granted earlier or consider a request from the government. 5

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

United States United States: US District Judge Leo Sorokin of the federal court in Boston made clear during a hearing that he intended to keep intact some of his earlier ruling against the birthright citizenship executive order issued by Trump. 6

CNN: Judge who blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship order wants to do so again