Read article from Times of India.
The Times of India reports that several Indian-American federal judges in the U.S. have become targets of intense criticism and xenophobic attacks from MAGA-aligned supporters after issuing rulings that blocked parts of former President Donald Trump’s agenda. A recent flashpoint involved Judge Arun Subramanian, who issued a temporary restraining order halting a Trump administration move to freeze nearly $10 billion in federal funding for child care and social services, prompting fierce online backlash. Critics on platforms like X labeled him a “Biden appointee” and a “DEI hire,” with many comments veering into overtly racist and xenophobic language, including calls for his deportation despite his U.S. citizenship.
The article notes this incident isn’t isolated. Judge Amit Mehta drew criticism for a ruling related to Trump’s January 6 “Stop the Steal” speech, while Judge Vince Chhabria was targeted after blocking immigration enforcement data use by ICE. Judge Indira Talwani has repeatedly halted other Trump policies, including efforts to end family-reunification parole programs and cuts to welfare benefits, making her another frequent MAGA focus.
