William Fletcher

William Fletcher

judge United States

William Fletcher is a Senior Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1998. He is known for his expertise in constitutional law and has authored significant opinions regarding civil rights and governmental authority. In a recent ruling, he articulated that President Trump's mass firing directives exceeded his constitutional powers, emphasizing the necessity of congressional approval for such reorganizations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
105,023
Power
6,618$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 104,220 $21,000,000 6,612$
Guyana 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 803 $6,000 6$
Totals 2 331,789,203 105,023 $21,006,000 6,618$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Judge William Fletcher, appointed by Democratic President Bill Clinton, stated that the executive order exceeded the president’s supervisory powers. 7

Stabroek News: US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul

United States United States: Senior Circuit Judge William Fletcher said, 'The kind of reorganization contemplated by the Order has long been subject to Congressional approval.' 5

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