Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher is a U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland, nominated by President Donald Trump. She is known for her rulings on immigration matters, particularly those involving asylum seekers. Recently, she gained attention for ordering the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador, asserting that the deportation violated a court settlement protecting young migrants with pending asylum claims.
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US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher scrutinized claims of violations of a settlement agreement protecting young migrants.
Minnesota judge holds federal attorney in civil contempt, a first in Trump’s second term
United States· 2026-02-20
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the guidance chilled free speech in schools.
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to K-12 schools and colleges
India· 2026-01-22
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher noted that defendants provided no evidence of a threat to public safety.
Analysis: The White House claims a left-wing judicial ‘insurrection.’ But many GOP and Trump nominees are rebuking the president, tooUnited States· 2025-10-06
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Judge strikes down guidance against diversity programmes | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-18
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher on Thursday struck down two administration actions that threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions with DEI programs.
These city leaders want to expand HBCUs beyond the South. Here’s why they say it’s critical as DEI is under attackUnited States· 2025-08-17
Stephanie Gallagher is a U.S. District Judge who ordered the administration to explain its position regarding the deportation case.
El Salvador says Trump holds custody of CECOT migrantsUnited States· 2025-07-09
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher criticized officials for failing to comply with her directive to facilitate a migrant's return to the US.
Trump administration returns migrant hastily deported to Mexico back to the USUnited States· 2025-06-05
Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled in favor of Daniel Lozano Camargo, stating that his deportation violated legal agreements.
Marco Rubio negocia con Bukele el regreso del venezolano deportado por error a El Salvador
Venezuela· 2025-06-03
Judge Stephanie Gallagher criticized Mellissa Harper's response as superficial.
Sob pressão de Trump, agência migratória troca lideranças e amplia ofensiva para deportação em massa
Brazil· 2025-05-31
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher criticized officials for failing to comply with her directive to facilitate a migrant's return to the US.
Trump administration working to return migrant hastily deported to Mexico after resisting similar court orders in other casesUnited States· 2025-05-29
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher said officials had done virtually nothing to comply with her directive regarding Cristian's return.
Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deportedUnited States· 2025-05-24
Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that Daniel Lozano-Camargo must be allowed back into the country.
4th Circuit upholds order to return migrant deported under Alien Enemies ActUnited States· 2025-05-22
Judge Stephanie Gallagher issued the order requiring the Trump administration to facilitate Cristian's return to the US.
Appeals court won’t lift order requiring Trump to facilitate return of asylum seeker deported to El SalvadorUnited States· 2025-05-19
Judge Stephanie Gallagher ordered the government to facilitate Cristian's return to the United States.
Por qué una jueza de EE. UU. ordenó la devolución de un migrante deportado a El Salvador
Guatemala· 2025-05-08
Judge Stephanie Gallagher ordered the U.S. government to facilitate Lozano's return to the United States.
El venezolano Daniel Lozano Camargo, segundo migrante deportado por error a El SalvadorVenezuela· 2025-05-08
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the government violated a settlement regarding the deportation of Daniel Lozano-Camargo.
Judge won’t lift order requiring return of Venezuelan migrant deported under Trump policyUnited States· 2025-05-07
Judge Stephanie Gallagher issued an order for the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Dấu hiệu lỏng lẻo trong bộ máy của chính quyền ông Trump
Vietnam· 2025-04-28
Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the government violated an agreement by deporting an immigrant.
Trump sofre reveses na Justiça em políticas para imigração, reforma eleitoral e diversidade
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-25
Judge Stephanie Gallagher indicated that the government violated a resolution agreement when it deported a man despite his pending asylum request.
Trump sufre varias derrotas judiciales
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-25
Judge Stephanie Gallagher ordered the government to facilitate the return of a Venezuelan migrant.
Jueza ordena a EE UU facilitar el regreso de migrante venezolano deportado a El SalvadorVenezuela· 2025-04-25Stephanie Gallagher, a Maryland magistrate appointed by Trump, ruled that the government made an error in deporting a migrant.
Jueza ordena el regreso a EE. UU. de un segundo migrante deportado a El SalvadorGuatemala· 2025-04-25
Judge Stephanie Gallagher ordered the U.S. government to facilitate Cristian's return.
Jueza ordena a EE. UU. “facilitar” el regreso de otro migrante expulsado a El Salvador | Donald Trump | últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-04-24U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the Trump administration violated a settlement agreement when it deported Cristian.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to return a second deported immigrantUnited States· 2025-04-24
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher issued the order directing the government to work with Salvadoran authorities to return the man to the United States.
Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El SalvadorUnited States· 2025-04-24
