James Boasberg
James Boasberg is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011, he has presided over significant cases involving environmental regulations, immigration policies, and civil rights issues. Recently, he made headlines for issuing a ruling that prevented the Trump administration from rapidly deporting five Venezuelan citizens, invoking a rarely used 1798 law. His decision reflects a commitment to upholding legal protections and ensuring due process for individuals facing deportation.
Born on Jul 15, 1962 (64 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 171,682 | $21,000,000 | 10,892$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,170 | $89,000 | 75$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,850,561 | 180,852 | $21,089,000 | 10,967$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Judge Boasberg has barred pro-life groups from access to a jury after members were arrested for writing in chalk.
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Dominican Republic:
During a hearing of a related case last year, Judge James Boasberg indicated that the Terrorist Foreign Deportation Court would be the natural forum to consider a deportation request on national security grounds.
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United Kingdom:
Judge James Boasberg ruled that deported Venezuelan men must be allowed to return to the US for due process.
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United Kingdom:
US district judge James Boasberg ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration should facilitate the return of deportees.
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United Kingdom:
James Boasberg ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of deportees to the US.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of 137 migrants deported to El Salvador.
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Costa Rica:
James Boasberg is the federal judge who ruled that the expulsion of Venezuelans was illegal.
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Spain:
James Boasberg is the federal judge who ordered the return of deported Venezuelan migrants.
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United States:
Judge James Boasberg is overseeing the Alien Enemies Act case involving Venezuelan migrants.
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United States:
Rep. Brandon Gill introduced impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg last year.
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