John James McConnell Jr. (born 1958) is the chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

6 days ago · A plaintiffs lawyer with a national profile, McConnell represented Rhode Island in suing lead paint makers, alleging they posed a public nuisance.

8 hours ago · (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Bar Association said it is supporting U.S. District Court Chief Judge John McConnell, who is presiding over the Trump administration funding freeze case. The president ...

Judge, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Ernest C. Torres. Confirmed by the Senate on May 4, 2011, and received commission on May 6, 2011.

6 days ago · (WJAR) — A federal judge in Rhode Island reaffirmed Wednesday his order halting the Trump administration’s funding freeze. The new decision from U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell comes ...

5 days ago · The Public Information Officer for the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island told Newsweek that Judge McConnell "does not speak to the press during the pendency of a case."

6 days ago · Judge John McConnell, an Obama appointee, is a familiar figure on the legal scene in Rhode Island. ... A Target 12 investigation in 2017 also found Rhode Island’s federal judges granted lenient ...

Feb 10, 2025 · U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell granted a “motion for enforcement” of a temporary restraining order, or TRO, he signed last month, blocking President Donald Trump’s freeze of...

Feb 10, 2025 · Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement applauding Judge McConnell’s granting of the Office’s motion for enforcement of an ongoing lawsuit against President Trump over his administration’s funding freeze.

Jan 31, 2025 · Frank J. Perry, deputy clerk of U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, stated this week that McConnell’s assignment to the case followed typical court processes based on court rules.