Melissa DuBose
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.
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Judge Melissa DuBose of US District Court in Rhode Island granted a preliminary injunction request this month.
HHS carries out mass firings across health agencies after Supreme Court decision
United States· 2025-07-15
U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose granted a temporary injunction in favor of the Democratic attorneys general.
Federal judge halts Trump's HHS reorganization after Democratic AGs sueUnited States· 2025-07-03
US District Judge Melissa DuBose granted the preliminary injunction sought by a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states.
US judge says layoffs at Department of Health and Human Services were likely unlawful and must be haltedUnited States· 2025-07-02Rhode Island U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose ruled against Libby in her lawsuit.
Trans athlete battle: SCOTUS orders Maine to remove censure on Rep. Laurel LibbyUnited States· 2025-05-20
But Rhode Island U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose ruled against Libby in her case on April 22.
Maine trans athlete battle: Dems respond to Laurel Libby's SCOTUS appealUnited States· 2025-05-09
Rhode Island U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose ruled against Libby in her case April 22.
Trump vs. Maine: USDA funding lawsuit dropped after funds are unfrozenUnited States· 2025-05-03
Melissa DuBose is a U.S. District Court Judge who ruled against Laurel Libby in her lawsuit.
Maine trans athlete battle: Biden judge rules against Laurel LibbyUnited States· 2025-04-19