Richard Taranto

Richard Taranto is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2011. He is known for his expertise in intellectual property law and has played a significant role in various high-profile cases. In a recent ruling, Taranto dissented in a case regarding President Donald Trump's tariffs, arguing that the emergency powers invoked by Trump did provide him some authority to impose tariffs, highlighting the complex legal debates surrounding executive power and Congressional authority.