Melissa DuBose

Melissa DuBose

judge United States

Melissa DuBose is a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Rhode Island, appointed by President Joe Biden in January 2021. With a legal career focused on civil rights and public interest law, she has gained recognition for her handling of complex cases, including those involving contentious issues such as transgender rights in sports. Recently, she presided over a significant case involving Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby, ruling against Libby's attempt to overturn her censure related to a social media post about transgender athletes, highlighting the ongoing national debate over Title IX and inclusion in sports.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
102,319
Power
6,491$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,319 $21,000,000 6,491$
Totals 1 331,002,651 102,319 $21,000,000 6,491$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Judge Melissa DuBose of US District Court in Rhode Island granted a preliminary injunction request this month. 6

CNN: HHS carries out mass firings across health agencies after Supreme Court decision

United States United States: U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose granted a temporary injunction in favor of the Democratic attorneys general. 7

Fox News: Federal judge halts Trump's HHS reorganization after Democratic AGs sue

United States United States: US District Judge Melissa DuBose granted the preliminary injunction sought by a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states. 8

CNN: US judge says layoffs at Department of Health and Human Services were likely unlawful and must be halted

United States United States: Rhode Island U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose ruled against Libby in her lawsuit. 5

Fox News: Trans athlete battle: SCOTUS orders Maine to remove censure on Rep. Laurel Libby