Timothy Kelly
Timothy Kelly is a U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, nominated by President Donald Trump in 2017. He is known for his rulings on various high-profile cases, including those involving government agencies and administrative actions. In a recent case, he ruled against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's request to compel the Federal Emergency Management Agency to release funds for upgrading the U.S. emergency alert system, stating that the organization did not meet the legal standard for demonstrating irreparable harm.
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Judge Timothy Kelly, who issued the order, said the Trump administration could not show that any parents wanted their children back.
Judge blocks Trump administration from sending migrant teens to adult detention
United States· 2025-10-05
Timothy Kelly extended the block on deportations while the cases of the minors remain open.
¿Qué pasará con los niños guatemaltecos que no serán deportados por Estados Unidos?
Guatemala· 2025-09-19
Timothy Kelly extended the block on deportations while the cases of the minors remain open.
Juez federal bloquea plan de Donald Trump para deportar menores guatemaltecos desde Estados UnidosGuatemala· 2025-09-19Judge Timothy Kelly has blocked the US government from repatriating some Guatemalan minors in its custody.
Federal judge blocks US from expelling Guatemalan minorsUnited States· 2025-09-18U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly denied a request for a court order and ruled that the CPB failed to carry its legal burden for showing how it has been irreparably harmed.
FEMA doesn’t need to release funds to upgrade U.S. emergency alert system, judge finds
Canada· 2025-03-18