Judiciary News
Landmark Free Speech Case Opens Students’ Eyes to Role of Appellate Courts
Published onApril 18, 2019
In a new U.S. Courts video 40 Washington, D.C., area students participate in a realistic simulation of a student free speech case based on the 1969 landmark Tinker v. Des Moines.
In Central District of California, a Woman’s Place is in the Courthouse
Published onMarch 21, 2019
The Central District of California has the largest number of women in top leadership positions across all 94 federal judicial districts.
Judicial Conference Approves Package of Workplace Conduct Reforms
Published onMarch 12, 2019
The federal Judiciary’s national policy-making body today approved a package of workplace conduct-related amendments stating the obligations of judges and Judiciary employees to report reliable information likely to constitute misconduct; making clear that confidentiality obligations should never be an obstacle to reporting judicial misconduct or disability; and specifying that retaliation for disclosing misconduct is itself misconduct.
AO Publishes 2018 Annual Report and Court Statistics
Published onMarch 12, 2019
Over the past year, the federal Judiciary launched an aggressive effort to address workplace conduct issues, achieved one of its top cost-saving goals, and maintained its commitment to excellence in public service, reported James C. Duff, the director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), in his annual summary of the Judiciary’s activities.
Just the Facts: Magistrate Judges Reach the Half Century Mark
Published onFebruary 20, 2019
Throughout 2018, the federal Judiciary celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Federal Magistrates Act of 1968, which established the magistrate judge system.
Pioneering Judge Mary Lou Robinson Dies at 92
Published onFebruary 1, 2019
U.S. District Judge Mary Lou Robinson, who grew up during the Dust Bowl and Depression in Texas, attended law school as one of a half-dozen female classmates more than a half century ago, and later had a federal courthouse named in her honor, died Jan. 26 at the age of 92.
Bankruptcy Filings Fall 2 Percent
Published onJanuary 29, 2019
Bankruptcy filings in the 12-month period ending December 31, 2018, fell 2 percent, compared with bankruptcy cases filed in calendar year 2017.
Judiciary Operations Continue After Funding Extension Is Enacted
Published onJanuary 28, 2019
A new continuing resolution that was signed into law last Friday will fund the Judiciary’s fiscal year 2019 operations through Feb. 15.
Judiciary Has Funds to Operate Through Jan. 31
Published onJanuary 22, 2019
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) now estimates that federal courts can sustain funded operations through Jan. 31, 2019. The Judiciary continues to explore ways to conserve funds so it can sustain paid operations through Feb. 1.
Judiciary to Continue Funded Operations Until Jan. 25
Published onJanuary 16, 2019
During the partial shutdown of the federal government, which began Dec. 22, 2018, the Judiciary has continued to operate by using court fee balances and other “no-year” funds. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts now estimates that federal courts can sustain paid operations through Jan. 25, 2019.
Judiciary Operating on Limited Funds During Shutdown
Published onJanuary 7, 2019
During the partial shutdown of the federal government, which began Dec. 22, 2018, the Judiciary has continued to operate by using court fee balances and other “no-year” funds. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has revised its original estimate and now is working toward the goal of sustaining paid operations through Jan. 18, 2019.
Chief Justice Roberts Issues 2018 Year-End Report
Published onDecember 31, 2018
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has issued his 2018 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary.
Judiciary Operating During Shutdown
Published onDecember 22, 2018
Despite a partial shutdown of the federal government, the Judiciary remains open and can continue operations for approximately three weeks, through Jan. 11, 2019, by using court fee balances and other funds not dependent on a new appropriation.
Courts Endure Rough Storm Season
Published onDecember 20, 2018
From preparation to recovery, court offices affected by a rough storm season implemented unique strategies, some consulting with courts affected by past natural disasters to learn how to restore court operations as quickly as possible.
Newest Americans Wow Fans at Stadium Naturalization
Published onDecember 18, 2018
With the help of a federal judge and a football stadium of cheering spectators, 65 immigrants from 38 nations became United States citizens, as the Jacksonville Jaguars hosted a naturalization ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 16.