7 Interesting facts about Tanya Chutkan

1. Tanya Chutkan is a District Judge involved in cases related to Donald Trump's 2020 election interference

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She gained attention for blocking Trump's efforts to withhold White House papers from a Congressional committee, stating, "Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not president."

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4. She worked as a public defender in Washington DC for over a decade, handling serious felony cases and arguing several appellate cases.

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5. In 2014, she was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate as a US District Judge for the District of Columbia.

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7. She is known for being candid in court, expressing frustration at individuals who knowingly lied to Trump's supporters but escaped charges, and emphasizing that attempts to violently overthrow the government will face certain punishment.