Neomi Rao
PerujudgeFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Neomi Rao is a United States Circuit Judge for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019. She previously served as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under the Trump administration. Rao has been a prominent figure in legal circles, known for her conservative judicial philosophy and her expertise in administrative law. Her rulings often reflect an emphasis on limiting the scope of federal regulatory power.
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Judge Neomi Rao, also appointed by the president, joined the majority opinion.
Estados Unidos: Un tribunal autoriza a Donald Trump a reanudar las deportaciones aceleradas en todo el país | ICE | DHS | Migrantes | ÚltimasPeru· 2026-06-24
Judges Gregory Katsas and Neomi Rao, writing for the majority, said the district court wrongly substituted its own judgment for that of Pentagon leadership.
Appeals court allows Pentagon transgender military ban to proceed: 'A great win'
United States· 2025-12-10
Judge Neomi Rao dissented against Cobb’s ruling, calling it 'impermissible judicial interference'.
Court rules Trump can’t expand fast-track deportation process | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Judge Neomi Rao dissented, saying the balance of equities here is ultimately indistinguishable from other cases.
Court blocks Trump from firing Biden-appointed FTC commissionerUnited States· 2025-09-03
Judge Neomi Rao wrote in the court's opinion that the district court abused its discretion in issuing the injunction.
Appeals court backs Trump on withholding $16 billion climate grantsUnited States· 2025-09-02
Circuit Judge Neomi Rao, also a Trump appointee, wrote a concurring opinion.
Trump officials will not face contempt over Venezuela deportations, appeals court rules
Guyana· 2025-08-11
Judge Rao wrote that the district court’s order attempts to control the Executive Branch’s conduct of foreign affairs.
US court tosses judge’s contempt order over Trump’s El Salvador deportations | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-08Judge Neomi Rao, one of the Trump appointees, said Boasberg’s finding was an 'abuse of the contempt power'.
Major victory: US appeals court dismisses contempt finding against Trump admin in deportation case
New Zealand· 2025-08-08
Neomi Rao is a judge who, along with Gregory Katsas, sided with the Trump administration in the ruling.
US appeals court blocks Trump contempt proceedings ordered by BoasbergUnited States· 2025-08-08
Judge Neomi Rao also wrote that a criminal contempt proceeding shouldn’t happen.
Federal appeals court halts criminal contempt proceedings against Trump officials in immigration caseUnited States· 2025-08-08
Judge Neomi Rao, appointed by Trump, agreed with the decision to reject the plea deal.
Court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of 9/11 attacks | World News
Jamaica· 2025-07-12
Judge Neomi Rao supported the decision made by Lloyd Austin regarding the plea agreement.
Americký súd potvrdil zrušenie dohody o vine so strojcom útokov z 11. septembra
Slovakia· 2025-07-12
Judge Neomi Rao found that Secretary Austin was reasonable to withdraw from the agreements to avoid additional litigation.
Federal appeals court tosses 9/11 mastermind's Pentagon plea dealUnited States· 2025-07-11
U.S. Circuit Judge Neomi Rao was appointed to the court by Trump during his first term in office.
US court pauses ruling allowing Venezuelans to challenge deportations to El SalvadorGuyana· 2025-06-12
Judges Gregory G. Katsas and Neomi Rao agreed in Friday’s ruling with Trump’s assertion.
Appeals court hands AP a loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events | World NewsJamaica· 2025-06-08
U.S. Circuit Judge Neomi Rao authored the majority opinion in the case.
Trump vs AP: US Court rules Trump can exclude AP from key White House events for now; President celebrates victory in legal battle
India· 2025-06-07
U.S. Circuit Judge Neomi Rao wrote that the lower court injunction impinges on the President’s independence.
Trump can block AP from White House events for now, U.S. appeals court rules
Canada· 2025-06-06DC Circuit Judge Neomi Rao wrote Friday that restricted presidential spaces are not First Amendment fora.
White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rulesUnited States· 2025-06-06
The three-judge panel includes two circuit judges Trump appointed during his first term, Gregory Katsas and Neomi Rao.
Donald Trump takes fight with AP over White House access to U.S. appeals courtCanada· 2025-04-17