Sparkle Sooknanan
Sparkle Sooknanan is a U.S. District Judge based in Washington, D.C., known for her commitment to upholding the rule of law and the principles of federal governance. She gained attention for her recent ruling that President Donald Trump unlawfully fired Susan Tsui Grundmann, a Democratic member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), emphasizing the importance of maintaining the independence of federal agencies from political influence.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 58,097 | $2,700,000 | 2,311$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 130,883 | $21,000,000 | 8,304$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,599 | $1,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 724 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,132 | $1,400,000 | 1,082$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 8,010 | $240,000 | 189$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 27,566 | $670,000 | 775$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 15,674 | $82,000 | 72$ |
| Totals | 9 | 536,364,282 | 306,685 | $27,798,000 | 14,063$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guatemala:
Judge Sparkle Sooknanan ordered a last-minute halt to the deportation operations of minors.
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Taiwan:
District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued a temporary restraining order halting removal of the children.
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Guyana:
District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued a temporary restraining order halting the removal of the children.
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United Kingdom:
District judge Sparkle Sooknanan’s order halting deportation of the children applies for 14 days while the case is pending.
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Portugal:
Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued a temporary restraining order to suspend the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children.
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Spain:
Judge Sparkle Sooknanan temporarily halted the deportation of hundreds of Guatemalan children.
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Canada:
District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued a temporary restraining order halting removal of the children.
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United Kingdom:
Judge Sooknanan issued a temporary restraining order barring officials from sending a group of migrant children to Guatemala.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan froze a pilot program that would reunite nearly 700 kids with parents or guardians in Guatemala.
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United States:
US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan asked critical questions regarding the termination of a student's status.
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