Paul Friedman
Paul Friedman is a United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, known for his decisions on significant legal issues, including labor rights and administrative law. Appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1994, he has presided over various high-profile cases, recently halting an executive order from the Trump administration that sought to terminate collective bargaining rights for many federal workers, emphasizing the legality of union protections.
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Judge Paul Friedman dismissed a lawsuit by drone manufacturer DJI.
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Estonia· 2025-09-29Judge Paul Friedman blocked the Trump administration from targeting foreign service workers' collective bargaining rights in May.
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions that blocked Trump policies
United States· 2025-06-29
Senior U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman blocked Trump's executive order pending a lawsuit.
US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers
Guyana· 2025-04-26
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman blocked the Trump administration from implementing the order.
Judge blocks Trump order that removes union rights from federal workersUnited States· 2025-04-26US District Court Judge Paul Friedman blocked the Trump administration from terminating the collective bargaining rights for a sizeable share of the federal workforce.
Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workersUnited States· 2025-04-25
