Lewis A. Kaplan
Lewis A. Kaplan is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, Kaplan is known for his extensive judicial experience and handling high-profile cases. He gained attention for his recent ruling ordering improvements to the conditions of immigration detainees at a New York City facility, emphasizing the need for humane treatment.
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Judge Lewis A Kaplan presided over the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers seek to overturn his fraud conviction
Bahamas· 2025-11-06
U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issued a preliminary injunction keeping in place requirements that the agency give detainees adequate space.
Democrat state officials arrested during protest at immigration facility in Manhattan
Canada· 2025-09-19
He is the judge presiding over the case against Midence Oquelí Martínez Turcios.
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Honduras· 2025-09-03
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered the Trump administration to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility.
Judge orders ICE to improve conditions after NYC immigration detainees complain of mistreatment | News
Jamaica· 2025-08-13