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.
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Trump states that U.S. District Judge Richard Leon is giving in to a 'serial plaintiff' and a 'ridiculous lawsuit' putting U.S. national security at risk.
Trump calls out judge blocking White House ballroom and drone base project
United States· 2026-05-31
Judge Richard Leon ruled against the National Trust for Historic Preservation's attempt to block the ballroom construction.
Trump’s East Wing ballroom is poised for approval despite scathing public feedbackUnited States· 2026-03-05
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied the injunction sought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Federal judge clears Trump White House ballroom construction projectUnited States· 2026-02-27
Richard Leon ruled against a request to block the construction project initiated by Donald Trump.
Суд США відхилив клопотання про заборону будівництва бального залу Трампа
Ukraine· 2026-02-27
Senior US District Judge Richard Leon ruled on the National Trust's challenge to the ballroom project.
White House ballroom: Judge lets project continue, but suggests path for future challengesUnited States· 2026-02-26U.S. District Judge Richard Leon agreed to temporarily block the demotion, writing that the administration had likely violated Kelly’s First Amendment rights.
Mark Kelly weighs 2028 White House bid after Trump legal battleUnited States· 2026-02-17
Richard Leon is a senior US District Judge who ruled against Hegseth's actions as unconstitutional retaliation.
Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ videoUnited States· 2026-02-12
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon indicated he was unlikely to halt the White House ballroom project.
Judge unlikely to immediately halt Trump’s White House ballroom project
Guyana· 2025-12-18
District Judge Richard Leon is assigned to the case involving the Trump administration's construction plans.
Trump sued over East Wing demolitionUnited States· 2025-12-12
Judge Richard Leon described an order targeting the firm WilmerHale as an egregious violation of the First Amendment.
Judges have looked unfavorably upon Trump in First Amendment cases this yearUnited States· 2025-09-23
Judge Richard Leon incorporated Sotomayor's statement in his ruling against the enforcement of Trump's executive orders.
How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaignUnited States· 2025-06-07
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon found that Trump's order violated the Constitution's First, Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
Federal judge blocks Trump executive order targeting Mueller's law firm WilmerHaleUnited States· 2025-05-28
Judge Richard Leon struck down Trump's executive order targeting WilmerHale.
Judge strikes down executive order targeting WilmerHale in latest blow to Trump’s retaliation against major law firmsUnited States· 2025-05-28
Judge Richard Leon called Trump’s order retaliatory and granted WilmerHale’s request to block parts of it.
Judges block Trump orders targeting two law firms as Skadden cuts dealGuyana· 2025-03-29
US District Judge Richard Leon labelled Trump's order as retaliatory.
US judge blocks 'disturbing' Trump's executive orders against law firms
India· 2025-03-29
US District Judge Richard Leon expressed concerns about the chilling effect of Trump's executive order on legal representation.
Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting law firm tied to Mueller probeUnited States· 2025-03-29
Judge Richard Leon ruled that Brehm cannot be removed from the board until a court hearing.
DOGE attempts to enter an agency building led to physical standoff that spilled into courtUnited States· 2025-03-07
