Richard Taranto

Richard Taranto

judge United States

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
128,945
Power
8,181$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 128,945 $21,000,000 8,181$
Totals 1 331,002,651 128,945 $21,000,000 8,181$
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United States United States: Judge Richard Taranto penned a lengthy opinion dissenting from the court’s decision regarding Trump’s tariffs. 5

CNN: Appeals court strikes down many Trump tariffs, saying he overstepped his authority