Susan Illston

Susan Illston

judge United States

Susan Illston is a United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, known for her role in overseeing significant cases involving technology, intellectual property, and criminal law. She has presided over high-profile cases that intersect with issues of cybersecurity and digital finance, including those related to cryptocurrency fraud.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,362,545
Power
28,324$
Sentiment
5.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 3 6.33 0.09% +30% 331,002,651 397,570 $21,000,000 25,223$
Guyana 3 6.67 0.29% +10% 786,552 2,547 $6,000 19$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,099 $2,700,000 1,118$
India 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 934,329 $2,900,000 1,963$
Totals 8 1,779,679,599 1,362,545 $26,606,000 28,323$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

India India: US district judge Susan Illston ruled that labour unions, nonprofit groups, and city governments are likely to succeed in their legal challenge. 5

The Times of India: Trump asks Supreme Court to overrule lower court block on mass federal layoffs

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Judge Susan Illston questioned the legality of Trump's executive order. 5

BBC: Trump's mass firings to remain on hold, appeals court rules

United States United States: US District Judge Susan Illston ruled that Trump could not do such a dramatic overhaul of federal agencies without congressional authorization. 5

CNN: Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

United States United States: Senior Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said she will continue to halt President Donald Trump’s orders for mass terminations at several agencies. 7

CNN: Judge extends block on Trump’s mass layoffs at several agencies

United States United States: Judge Susan Illston extended the order blocking Trump’s planned mass layoffs. 7

The New York Times: Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump’s Planned Mass Layoffs

United States United States: US District Judge Susan Illston’s temporary order on May 9 was among the most sweeping legal setbacks Trump and DOGE have faced. 5

CNN: Trump brings emergency appeal over mass firings to Supreme Court