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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,429,316 | $2,900,000 | 3,004$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 100,578 | $21,000,000 | 6,381$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,677 | $2,700,000 | 981$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,980 | $190,000 | 109$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,885 | $240,000 | 162$ |
| Totals | 6 | 1,799,512,810 | 1,567,436 | $27,030,000 | 10,637$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
U.S. District Judge William Sessions scheduled a bail hearing for Rumeysa Ozturk.
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Greece:
Judge William Sessions requested the Trump administration not to deport Mohsen Mahdawi.
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India:
US district Judge William Sessions called her detention a 'potential constitutional crisis' and questioned the legality of ICE’s actions.
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United States:
Judge William Sessions issued a temporary restraining order preventing Mohsen Mahdawi's removal from Vermont and the country.
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Portugal:
Federal Judge William Sessions ordered authorities not to remove Mohsen Mahdawi from the U.S. until a new court decision.
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United Kingdom:
Judge William Sessions granted a temporary restraining order in Mohsen Mahdawi's case.
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