Theodore Chuang
Theodore Chuang is a United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014. He is known for his rulings on significant civil rights issues, including immigration and religious freedoms. Recently, he made headlines for blocking the Trump administration's directive that allowed federal immigration enforcement actions in places of worship, citing the potential violation of First Amendment rights for congregations. His 59-page opinion highlighted the chilling effect such policies could have on religious assembly and expression.
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He previously introduced impeachment articles against District Judge Theodore Chuang after his ruling to stop a crackdown on foreign aid by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
House conservatives revive push to impeach judges blocking Trump agenda
United States· 2026-01-23
US District Judge Theodore Chuang on Friday appeared frustrated with that plan and ordered prosecutors to speed up production of the documents at the center of the case.
More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department saysUnited States· 2025-11-21
US district judge Theodore Chuang has blocked the administration from deporting Zavvar while the case is under way.
Iranian man could be deported to Australia as part of Trump’s ICE raids despite Albanese being ‘left in dark’
Australia· 2025-08-06
Theodore Chuang is the federal judge who ruled against the actions of DOGE regarding USAID.
Muskov úrad môže pokračovať v škrtoch v USAID, rozhodol odvolací súd
Slovakia· 2025-03-29
US district judge Theodore Chuang had ordered the government to restore email and computer access to USAID employees affected by the cuts.
Appeals court clears way for Elon Musk's DOGE to keep operating at USAID
India· 2025-03-28
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang blocked Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from taking further steps to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Republicans seek impeachment of 2 more judges who stymied Trump
Canada· 2025-03-25
Judge Theodore Chuang rejected the Trump administration's claim that Elon Musk was merely an advisor to the president.
صراعات ترامب والقضاء.. قاضٍ يوقف الترحيلات بعد استدعاء البيت الأبيض قانونا من القرن الـ18.. ومحكمة تقضى بعدم دستورية تفكيك "USAID".. وإلغاء حظر المتحولين جنسيا من الجيش الأمريكى.. والمواطنة بالولادة ضمن القائمة
Egypt· 2025-03-21
Federal Judge Theodore Chuang prevented the abolition of the federal agency for international aid USAID.
Ameriški spor med sodno in izvršno vejo oblasti
Slovenia· 2025-03-21
U.S. District Court Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that DOGE's efforts to dismantle USAID likely violated the U.S. Constitution.
Judges v Trump: Early wave of court injunctions blocks top White House prioritiesUnited States· 2025-03-21
Theodore Chuang ruled that the dismantling of USAID likely violated the Constitution.
Er stellt sein Mandat über den Rechtsstaat
Switzerland· 2025-03-20
Judge Theodore Chuang ordered the immediate cancellation of the closure of USAID.
Langgar Perlembagaan AS, hakim arah penutupan USAID dibatalkan
Malaysia· 2025-03-20In one, a US district court judge, Theodore Chuang, ruled that Musk and his 'department of government efficiency' had violated the constitution.
Trump says he wouldn’t defy courts despite claims he ignored deportation order | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Judge Theodore Chuang blocked Elon Musk's efforts to shut down USAID, citing likely constitutional violations.
US judge finds Elon Musk's USAID cuts likely unconstitutional
Tanzania· 2025-03-19
Judge Theodore Chuang ordered the Department of Government Efficiency to stop efforts to dismantle Usaid.
Un juez ordena a la oficina de Elon Musk que detenga sus intentos para desmantelar la Usaid
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-19
Theodore Chuang is the federal judge who blocked Elon Musk's budget cuts.
Американскиот суд ги блокираше кратењата на Илон Маск на УСАИД
North Macedonia· 2025-03-19
Judge Theodore Chuang ordered Musk to restore access to USAID’s computer systems for its employees.
US judge orders Musk to stop making more cuts in USAID - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-19Theodore Chuang is the judge who ruled against Elon Musk and DOGE regarding their actions with USAID.
Jutarnji list - Elon Musk upravo je pretrpio svoj najteži udarac od ulaska u Trumpovu administraciju
Croatia· 2025-03-19Judge Theodore Chuang ordered an immediate halt to the shutdown of USAID by Musk's DOGE.
Judge orders halt to Musk shutdown of US aid agency
Kenya· 2025-03-19The federal judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the efforts to dismantle Usaid were likely unconstitutional.
Usaid: Juez de Estados Unidos ordena cesar los esfuerzos para desmantelar la Agencia ordenado por el gobierno de Donald Trump | DOGE | Elon Musk | Theodore Chuang | Marco Rubio | USA | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-03-19Judge Theodore Chuang ruled against Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the USAID.
Juiz aponta inconstitucionalidade e ordena que departamento de Musk desfaça desmonte da USAID
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-19Theodore Chuang is a federal judge who ruled against Elon Musk's authority to dismantle USaid.
Dommer kræver stop for Musks afvikling af USaid
Denmark· 2025-03-19Judge Theodore Chuang ordered the Trump administration to restore access to USaid employees.
Elon Musk og Doge tapte i retten: USaid må gjenopprettes
Norway· 2025-03-18Theodore Chuang is a federal judge who ruled that the closure of parts of USAID may be unconstitutional.
Dommer kræver stop for Musks afvikling af USAIDDenmark· 2025-03-18
Judge Theodore Chuang stated that the Trump administration's decision likely violated the Constitution.
Etats-Unis : un tribunal fédéral déclare la suppression de l’Usaid par Trump et Musk « probablement » inconstitutionnelle
France· 2025-03-18U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the dismantling of USAID likely violated the Constitution.
Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the ConstitutionCanada· 2025-03-18
Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that Elon Musk likely violated the US constitution by shutting down USAid.
Musk and Doge’s USAid shutdown likely violated US constitution, judge rules | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18Judge Theodore Chuang blocked the Trump administration from shutting down the US Agency for International Development.
US judge halts USAID shutdownUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang concluded DOGE’s efforts to shut down USAID were likely unconstitutional.
Federal judge finds Musk, DOGE likely acted unconstitutionally in closing USAIDUnited States· 2025-03-18Theodore Chuang ruled that Elon Musk acted unconstitutionally in dismantling USAID.
Federal judge orders DOGE to reinstate USAID, says Elon Musk acted unconstitutionallyIndia· 2025-03-18
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang wrote in his 59-page opinion regarding the Trump administration's immigration policy.
Federal judge blocks immigration raids at certain churchesUnited States· 2025-02-25