Allison D. Burroughs

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Allison D. Burroughs born?1961
2. What is the current role?United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts
3. What is the appointed?2014 by President Barack Obama
4. Who is Judge Allison D. Burroughs?She is a judge in Massachusetts who helps decide big legal cases. She was appointed by President Obama in 2014. She has a background in civil law.
5. What does a U.S. District Judge do?They listen to evidence and decide who is right or wrong in court. They make the first official decision in a case. Their decisions can influence future laws.

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