Tanya S. Chutkan

Tanya S. Chutkan

judge United States

Tanya S. Chutkan is a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2014. She is known for her expertise in complex litigation and has presided over significant cases involving government and corporate accountability. Recently, she gained attention for her ruling regarding Elon Musk's access to federal agencies, where she declined to block his team’s actions, suggesting that the plaintiffs did not sufficiently demonstrate imminent harm. Chutkan's decisions often reflect her consideration of both legal precedents and the impact of her rulings on the public interest.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
179,438
Power
11,384$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 3 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 179,438 $21,000,000 11,384$
Totals 3 331,002,651 179,438 $21,000,000 11,384$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan denied a request to issue a temporary restraining order preventing Musk and DOGE from accessing data systems. 5

Fox News: DOGE's biggest wins revealed after another week of billions in federal spending cuts

United States United States: U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan ruled that DOGE can continue to operate as it is now and keep the status quo. 5

Fox News: Trump's DOGE stays on track after pair of federal judge rulings

United States United States: Judge Tanya S. Chutkan declined to block Elon Musk's team from accessing federal agencies. 5

The New York Times: Judge Declines to Block Musk Team’s Foray Into Federal Agencies