Ronald Gould
Ronald Gould is a U.S. Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, appointed by Democratic President Bill Clinton in 2000. He has a reputation for his strong commitment to civil rights and has often engaged in legal discussions surrounding constitutional interpretation, particularly in the context of immigration and individual liberties. During a recent case concerning President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, Judge Gould expressed skepticism towards the administration's interpretation of the 14th Amendment, emphasizing its broad protections for citizenship.
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Judge Ronald Gould wrote on behalf of the majority that the interpretation proposed in the order is unconstitutional.
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Ukraine· 2025-09-27
Appeals court Judge Ronald Gould wrote for the majority that Trump’s order contradicts the citizenship clause of the Constitution.
Trump asks Supreme Court to decide whether he can end birthright citizenship
United States· 2025-09-26U.S. Circuit Judge Ronald Gould said Coughenour rightly concluded that Trump’s executive order violated the citizenship clause of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment.
US appeals court blocks Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship
Guyana· 2025-07-25
Judge Ronald Gould, appointed by President Bill Clinton, wrote in the majority opinion.
Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block | News
Jamaica· 2025-07-24
Judge Ronald Gould, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, agreed with the majority ruling against Trump's executive order.
Trump's order ending birthright citizenship ruled unconstitutional by fed courtUnited States· 2025-07-24
Judge Ronald Gould, appointed by President Bill Clinton, agreed with the majority ruling.
Appeals court blocks Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, finds it unconstitutional
Canada· 2025-07-24Appeals court Judge Ronald Gould wrote for the majority in the ruling against Trump’s executive order.
Federal appeals court issues another blow to Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenshipUnited States· 2025-07-24U.S. Circuit Judge Ronald Gould expressed skepticism about the administration's claims regarding citizenship.
US appellate judges skeptical of Trump birthright citizenship orderGuyana· 2025-06-05
