Theodore D. Chuang

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Theodore D. Chuang born?1969
2. What is the current judicial appointment?United States District Judge for the District of Maryland
3. What is the previous executive role?Deputy General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security
4. What is Theodore D. Chuang's job?He is a United States district judge for the District of Maryland, hearing federal cases.
5. What did he do before becoming a judge?He was deputy general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, helping the agency with legal advice and policies.

United States District Court: The general trial courts of the United States federal court system, handling both civil and criminal matters.
Deputy General Counsel: A senior legal officer who assists the General Counsel in advising an organization on legal matters.
Rule of Law: The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.
Judicial Precedent: A legal principle established by a court decision that serves as a rule for future cases with similar facts.