Richard Leon
Richard Leon is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, known for his rulings on significant cases involving government agencies and executive power. Recently, he gained attention for intervening in a standoff involving the U.S. African Development Foundation, where he temporarily halted actions by the Trump administration to replace board members amid a dispute over the agency's future.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 3 | 7.33 | 0.07% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 246,571 | $21,000,000 | 15,643$ |
| Totals | 3 | 331,002,651 | 246,571 | $21,000,000 | 15,643$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Judge Richard Leon incorporated Sotomayor's statement in his ruling against the enforcement of Trump's executive orders.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon found that Trump's order violated the Constitution's First, Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
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United States:
Judge Richard Leon struck down Trump's executive order targeting WilmerHale.
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Guyana:
Judge Richard Leon called Trump’s order retaliatory and granted WilmerHale’s request to block parts of it.
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India:
US District Judge Richard Leon labelled Trump's order as retaliatory.
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United States:
US District Judge Richard Leon expressed concerns about the chilling effect of Trump's executive order on legal representation.
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United States:
Judge Richard Leon ruled that Brehm cannot be removed from the board until a court hearing.
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