Quick Info
| Profession | United States federal judge |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 1967 |
| Birthplace | New Rochelle, New York, USA |
Latest News about Angel Kelley Park
12/06/2026
U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Trump administration to restore informational displays at national parks that addressed slavery and climate change. The ruling responded to the removal of exhibits under a March 2025 executive order and required the government to reinstate the materials within 21 days.
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Bio/Wiki
| Angel Kelley is a United States federal judge serving on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. | |
| She was nominated by President Joe Biden in May 2021 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 14, 2021, with a vote of 52–44. | |
| Prior to her federal appointment, she served as a judge on the Massachusetts Superior Court. | |
| She began her legal career as a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Division in Brooklyn, New York. | |
| She also served as an attorney for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts degree | |
| Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree | |
| Master of Laws (LL.M.) in trial advocacy from Temple University (2003) |
Family
| Grew up with three brothers in New Rochelle, New York. | |
| Her mother immigrated to the United States from Japan after World War II. | |
| Her father was an overnight truck driver originally from Selma, Alabama. |
Career
| Current Position | Judge, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts |
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| Appointment Date | 14/09/2021 |
| Nominated By | President Joe Biden |
| Previous Position | Judge, Massachusetts Superior Court |
| Assumed Office | 15/09/2021 |
| Earlier Judicial Service | Judge, Brockton District Court (2009–2013); Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court (2013–2021) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in 1967 in New Rochelle, New York. | |
| 2. Serves as a United States district judge for the District of Massachusetts. | |
| 3. Confirmed to the federal bench by a 52–44 Senate vote in September 2021. | |
| 4. In June 2026, issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Trump administration to restore exhibits on slavery and climate change at national parks that had been removed under a March 2025 executive order. |
