
M. Margaret McKeown
M. Margaret McKeown is a United States Circuit Judge of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1998. She has a distinguished career in law, having previously served as a federal prosecutor and a partner at a prominent law firm. Judge McKeown is known for her judicial independence and has authored numerous opinions on various legal issues, including those related to immigration, civil rights, and environmental law. Her recent ruling against the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy highlighted her commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of detained migrants.
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Appeals court blocks Trump admin's mandatory detention policy for illegal aliensFox News·
United States· 2026-07-31


