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Karen Ortiz
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New York 12th District
NY - District 12houseNovember 3, 2026
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Left-Leaning
NBC NewsJun 26
A judge resisted Trump's order on gender identity. The EEOC just fired her. - NBC News
The New York TimesMay 9
Agency Moves to Fire a Judge Who Rejected a Trump Directive (Published 2025) - The New York Times
The New York TimesFeb 22
How Federal Employees Are Fighting Back Against Elon Musk (Published 2025) - The New York Times
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Other Sources
ScheerPostOct 23
Katie Halper and Karen Ortiz Challenge Mamdani Over Public Housing Demolition - ScheerPost
West Side RagMar 12
Meet Karen Ortiz, an Independent Candidate Running to Represent the UWS in Congress - West Side Rag
Marie ClaireJul 30
She Was Fired for Defying Trump—But She's Coming Back Swinging - Marie Claire
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