William G. Young
William G. Young is a U.S. District Judge known for his significant rulings impacting federal funding and scientific research. Recently, he ruled against the National Science Foundation’s arbitrary cuts to research funding, emphasizing the discriminatory nature of the terminations against racial minorities and LGBTQ individuals, marking a crucial victory for the scientific community facing funding challenges.
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U.S. District Judge William G. Young criticized the Trump administration's efforts to deport pro-Palestinian protesters and academics.
White House rejects judge’s ‘authoritarian’ claim in campus deportation fight
United States· 2026-01-16
Judge William G Young ruled that non-citizens lawfully present in the US have the same free speech rights as citizens.
US appeals court reverses decision that freed Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention | Mahmoud Khalil
United Kingdom· 2026-01-15
US District Judge William G. Young condemned the President's suppression of free speech.
Analysis: The White House claims a left-wing judicial ‘insurrection.’ But many GOP and Trump nominees are rebuking the president, tooUnited States· 2025-10-06
Judge William G. Young expressed pessimism about the American public's response to Trump's actions.
A GOP-appointed judge fears Americans are complacent about Trump. Polling backs him upUnited States· 2025-10-01
William G Young ruled that the Trump administration’s policy to detain and deport foreign scholars over their pro-Palestinian views violates the US constitution.
Judge issues blistering opinion against Trump policy to deport pro-Palestinian students | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-30
Judge William G. Young delivered a strong rebuke of President Trump regarding free speech rights.
‘Full-throated assault on the First Amendment’: Judge rips into Trump over attempts to deport pro-Palestinian academicsUnited States· 2025-09-30
U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young sentenced Brian Walshe to 37 months in prison.
Art fraud conviction may have motivated Brian Walshe in wife's murder caseUnited States· 2025-08-03
Judge William G. Young ruled that the terminations were 'arbitrary and capricious.'
There is a human cost when America shuts down science
Canada· 2025-06-24