Melissa Keaney
Melissa Keaney is an attorney with the International Refugee Assistance Project, known for advocating for the rights of refugees and challenging policies that restrict their admission into the United States. She played a pivotal role in a legal case against former President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to halt the refugee admissions program, arguing that the order undermined the moral and legal obligations of the U.S. to protect vulnerable populations.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,143 | $89,000 | 50$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 8.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,244 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,124 | $210,000 | 93$ |
| Totals | 3 | 16,226,130 | 9,511 | $301,100 | 148$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Melissa Keaney, a senior supervising attorney for the International Refugee Assistance Project, stated that the government clearly has the ability to process applications when it wants to.
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Cabo Verde:
Melissa Keaney praised parts of the court's decision regarding refugee admissions.
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Dominican Republic:
Melissa Keaney praised parts of the order that the appeals court left intact.
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Spain:
Melissa Keaney, the lawyer for the International Refugee Assistance Project, presented the lawsuit against Trump.
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