Richard Leon
VietnamjudgeMale4.7Global Dominance: 0.02%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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Judge Richard Leon twice blocked the construction of surface items in the area.
Ông Trump bất bình vì tòa ra lệnh ngừng xây phòng khiêu vũ 400 triệu USDVietnam· 2026-08-08
The divided appeals court panel upheld an April 16 order from U.S. District Judge Richard Leon for the Trump administration to halt aboveground work on the ballroom.
U.S. appeals court blocks construction of Trump’s White House ballroom
Canada· 2026-08-08
Judge Richard Leon blocked the construction of surface projects in the area.
Tòa án Mỹ chặn dự án phòng khiêu vũ 400 triệu USD của ông TrumpVietnam· 2026-08-08Judge Richard Leon limited the construction project to the underground part deemed necessary on national security grounds.
US court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-07
Judge Richard Leon limited the construction project only to the underground part deemed necessary on national security grounds.
Appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2026-08-07
US District Judge Richard Leon first ruled against the project last spring.
Appeals court says Trump is unlawfully constructing White House ballroom
United States· 2026-08-07
Richard León analyzed the psychological impact on minors exposed to digital exploitation.
Especialistas advierten sobre explotación de menores en ecosistema virtual
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-01
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 projectUnited 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
