Summary
Judge Allison Burroughs is hearing two lawsuits involving Harvard University against the Trump administration. President Trump criticized Judge Burroughs publicly after a court hearing. Burroughs has a long legal career and was appointed as a federal judge by President Obama in 2014.
Key Facts
- Judge Allison Burroughs is involved in two lawsuits between Harvard University and the Trump administration.
- President Trump called her a "Trump-hating Judge" and "a TOTAL DISASTER" on social media.
- Burroughs declined an interview due to the ongoing cases.
- She began her legal career about 40 years ago and has worked as a prosecutor and defense attorney.
- Burroughs' grandfather emigrated from Russia and became a lawyer in Boston.
- President Obama appointed her as a federal judge in 2014.
- She was previously on a short list of candidates to fill judicial vacancies in Massachusetts.
- Colleagues describe Burroughs as self-assured and knowledgeable about the legal system.
