William Sessions
William Sessions is a United States District Judge for the District of Vermont, appointed by President Barack Obama. He is known for his commitment to upholding the rule of law and has presided over significant cases, including those involving immigration and civil rights issues. Recently, he granted a temporary restraining order to prevent the deportation of Palestinian student activist Mohsen Mahdawi, highlighting concerns about constitutional rights and due process amidst a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in the United States.
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William Sessions is a former FBI Director who was fired by Bill Clinton for alleged abuse of government travel.
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Canada· 2026-02-24
Judge William Sessions decided to release Rümeysa Öztürk on bail.
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Turkey· 2025-07-09
U.S. District Judge William Sessions during a hearing in Burlington, Vermont, ordered the immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk.
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Guyana· 2025-05-21
Judge William Sessions determined that Rümeysa Öztürk's detention could not continue due to insufficient evidence from the government.
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Uruguay· 2025-05-18
Judge William Sessions ordered the unconditional release of Rümeysa Öztürk, highlighting her deteriorating asthma condition in detention.
« Les injonctions des juges fédéraux sont certes pleines de nuances et de déférence, mais la magistrature américaine tient bon face à Donald Trump »
France· 2025-05-13
U.S. District Judge William Sessions ruled that Rumeysa Ozturk should be released on her own recognizance.
Turkish Tufts University student back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention centerCanada· 2025-05-11
William Sessions is the judge who ruled for Rümeysa Öztürk's release on bail.
Rümeysa Öztürk: Son 45 günde doktoramın kritik zamanında özgürlüğüm ve eğitimimden mahrum kaldımTurkey· 2025-05-11
Judge William Sessions granted Öztürk bail after finding she had raised substantial claims that her rights were violated.
Rümeysa Öztürk, Tufts student held by Ice, vows to continue legal action after jail release | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-05-11U.S. District Judge William Sessions ordered the immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk during a hearing.
Tufts student released from US immigration custody after judge's orderGuyana· 2025-05-10
Judge William Sessions ordered the immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk and emphasized the importance of freedom of expression.
Une étudiante turque, arrêtée pour un article propalestinien, libérée sur ordre d’un juge fédéral américainFrance· 2025-05-09US district judge William Sessions granted bail to Rumeysa Ozturk.
Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk, arrested by ICE for her op-ed in university newspaper, released by judge
India· 2025-05-09U.S. District Judge William Sessions ordered the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, citing significant constitutional concerns regarding her detention.
Tufts student detained by U.S. immigration authorities must be released, judge rulesCanada· 2025-05-09
Judge William Sessions ordered the release of Rümeysa Öztürk on bail, citing due process concerns.
Judge orders release on bail of Tufts student battling deportation order | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09
Judge William Sessions ordered the release of Rumeysa Ozturk and criticized the government's case against her.
Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released on bailUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09
U.S. District Judge William Sessions scheduled a bail hearing for Rumeysa Ozturk.
Judge orders Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk detained in Louisiana must be returned by May 1India· 2025-04-19Judge William Sessions requested the Trump administration not to deport Mohsen Mahdawi.
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Greece· 2025-04-15
US district Judge William Sessions called her detention a 'potential constitutional crisis' and questioned the legality of ICE’s actions.
Detained Tufts university student Rumeysa Ozturk says ICE facility 'unsafe' and ‘inhumane'India· 2025-04-15
Judge William Sessions issued a temporary restraining order preventing Mohsen Mahdawi's removal from Vermont and the country.
Mohsen Mahdawi: Palestinian student at Columbia University detained
United States· 2025-04-15
Federal Judge William Sessions ordered authorities not to remove Mohsen Mahdawi from the U.S. until a new court decision.
EUA: estudante palestiniano detido durante entrevista para obtenção de nacionalidade | Estados Unidos
Portugal· 2025-04-15
Judge William Sessions granted a temporary restraining order in Mohsen Mahdawi's case.
Palestinian student activist arrested at US citizenship interviewUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14