A current U.S. district judge in New York known for rulings on immigration policy and major transit funding.
Judicial ruling has halted the funding freeze on the Gateway Tunnel Project, with the court finding the Trump administration’s suspension unlawful. Construction resumes as states press their case and contractors resume work. The decision cites federal discrimination concerns and political motives in the delay.
A U.S. judge has vacated a policy that barred immigrant visas from 75 countries, ruling the move exceeded the secretary of state’s authority and clashed with the Immigration and Nationality Act. The decision centers on consular officers’ exclusive role in visa decisions and their ability to assess eligibility under statute. Plaintiffs praise the ruling as a step toward keeping families intact as litigation continues.