Susan Illston

Susan Illston

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Susan Illston is a United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, known for her role in overseeing significant cases involving technology, intellectual property, and criminal law. She has presided over high-profile cases that intersect with issues of cybersecurity and digital finance, including those related to cryptocurrency fraud.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
423,819
Power
26,889$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.13% +0% 331,002,651 423,819 $21,000,000 26,889$
Totals 1 331,002,651 423,819 $21,000,000 26,889$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ruled that the Trump administration's directive for FEMA to cut its workforce in half was unlawful. 8

Fox News: Federal judge rules DHS order to slash FEMA workforce is unlawful

United Kingdom United Kingdom: US district judge Susan Illston said she would block Donald Trump’s administration from laying off hundreds of federal employees. 9

The Guardian: US judge will block hundreds of Trump administration layoffs, citing shutdown law | Trump administration

India India: Judge Illston granted a temporary restraining order after labour unions argued that the administration’s layoff notices were illegal. 8

The Times of India: US government shutdown: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing federal workers, says 'it can't be tolerated'

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Judge Susan Illston granted a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s firings of federal employees during the government shutdown. 8

The Guardian: Judge temporarily blocks firings by Trump administration during shutdown | US federal government shutdown 2025

United Kingdom United Kingdom: US District Judge Susan Illston granted a request by two unions to block layoffs at more than 30 agencies. 7

BBC: Judge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs

United States United States: U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston blocked the Trump administration from continuing government furloughs. 8

Fox News: Federal judge blocks Trump government furloughs during shutdown

United States United States: US District Judge Susan Illston ordered the Trump administration to halt its efforts to lay off federal workers during the government shutdown. 9

CNN: Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful