Judiciary News
Court Celebrates New Citizens, in Living Color
Published onMay 10, 2018
An effort to spruce up a courthouse display case with photos from a naturalization ceremony quickly became something more--an opportunity for the District of Maine to share the joy of 39 new citizens with their friends and families around the globe.
Courts Extend Thanks to Jurors
Published onMay 3, 2018
This week is Juror Appreciation Week, and federal courts across the country are honoring citizens for their participation and raising awareness about the importance of jury service.
Bankruptcy Filings Continue to Decline
Published onApril 26, 2018
Bankruptcy filings fell by 1.8 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2018, compared with the year ending March 31, 2017.
Students Learn Civil Discourse Skills in Federal Courts
Published onApril 26, 2018
In an effort to bolster civil discourse and good decision-making in the next generation of jurors and engaged citizens, federal judges are hosting high school and college students in their courtrooms to observe, learn, and practice critical life skills.
Judiciary Seeks 2019 Funding, Highlights Cost-Saving Successes
Published onApril 18, 2018
Representatives of the federal Judiciary today asked Congress to provide $7.22 billion in fiscal year 2019 to fund continuing operations of the judicial branch. The request includes funding to sustain cybersecurity initiatives and ensure sufficient security at federal courthouses.
From Courtroom to Classroom: Judges Invest Themselves in Financial Literacy
Published onApril 12, 2018
April is Financial Literacy Month, and bankruptcy courts across the country are doing what they can to foster greater awareness of the benefits of informed personal-finance planning and decision-making.
Court Recalls MLK’s Last Legal Battle
Published onApril 6, 2018
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee revisits Martin Luther King, Jr.,'s last legal battle.
Jurors, Defense Lawyers Receive Rate Increases; Funding Approved for 3 Courthouses
Published onMarch 28, 2018
The daily fee paid to federal jurors will increase for the first time since 1990, private attorneys appointed to represent indigents will receive an hourly rate increase, and the General Services Administration will get $437 million to build three urgently needed courthouse projects, as a result of funding included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018.
AO Publishes Annual Report and Court Statistics
Published onMarch 13, 2018
The Judiciary confronted many challenges in 2017 that reinforced the importance and value of court employees working together through “a coordinated and unified approach.” That was the message from James C. Duff, the director of the Administrative Office on the U.S. Courts, in his annual report on the activities and the state of business of the U.S. courts published today.
Judicial Conference Receives Status Report on Workplace Conduct Review
Published onMarch 13, 2018
Nearly 20 reforms and improvements have been implemented or are under development to help address workplace conduct concerns in the federal judiciary, James C. Duff, Chair of the Federal Judiciary Workplace Conduct Working Group, reported today at the biannual meeting of the Judicial Conference.
Judge Carolyn Dimmick: Women’s Advances in Law Careers Are ‘So Heartening’
Published onMarch 8, 2018
Senior Judge Carolyn Dimmick of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington earned her law degree in 1953 when female lawyers were rare and, so too, were opportunities for them. In honor of Women’s History Month, a new video profile explores the highlights and challenges of Judge Dimmick’s groundbreaking and highly distinguished career.
Just the Facts: Consumer Bankruptcy Filings, 2006-2017
Published onMarch 7, 2018
Just the Facts is a feature that highlights issues and trends in the Judiciary based on data collected by the Judiciary Data and Analysis Office (JDAO) of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Litigation Academy Turns Court Into a Classroom for Lawyers
Published onMarch 1, 2018
The Litigation Academy, created by the district court in Rhode Island in partnership with a local law school and bar association, is turning a federal courtroom into a classroom for local lawyers to develop courtroom skills.
Judiciary Workplace Conduct Group Seeks Law Clerk, Employee Input
Published onFebruary 21, 2018
A new mailbox on uscourts.gov is available for current and former federal Judiciary law clerks and all other employees to submit comments relating to the federal Judiciary’s policies and procedures for protecting all employees from inappropriate workplace conduct.
More Courts Use Essay Contests to Teach Lessons in Justice
Published onFebruary 15, 2018
Growing numbers of federal courts, aided by legal associations, are using essay contests to inform and inspire young people about how the Constitution and courts protect personal liberties.