William G. Young

William G. Young

judge United States

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
197,224
Power
11,683$
Sentiment
3.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 162,177 $21,000,000 10,289$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,047 $2,700,000 1,394$
Totals 2 398,888,662 197,224 $23,700,000 11,683$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: U.S. District Judge William G. Young criticized the Trump administration's efforts to deport pro-Palestinian protesters and academics. 3

Fox News: White House rejects judge’s ‘authoritarian’ claim in campus deportation fight

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Judge William G Young ruled that non-citizens lawfully present in the US have the same free speech rights as citizens. 8

The Guardian: US appeals court reverses decision that freed Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention | Mahmoud Khalil

United States United States: Judge William G. Young expressed pessimism about the American public's response to Trump's actions. 5

CNN: A GOP-appointed judge fears Americans are complacent about Trump. Polling backs him up

United Kingdom United Kingdom: 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. 8

The Guardian: Judge issues blistering opinion against Trump policy to deport pro-Palestinian students | Trump administration

Canada Canada: Judge William G. Young ruled that the terminations were 'arbitrary and capricious.' 9

The Globe and Mail: There is a human cost when America shuts down science