Judges Make Classroom Visits to Speak with Students About Life and the Law
Published: October 17, 2024 00:00
Judges are engaging with students to teach them valuable legal and life skills through the Judiciary’s Candid Conversations program.
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Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/10/01/chief-justice-names-conference-committee-chairs
Published: October 1, 2024 00:00
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has named five new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of five current chairs by one year. The appointments took effect Oct. 1.
Mendez v. Westminster: How a Young Girl’s Courage Transformed Schools
Published: September 26, 2024 00:00
Sylvia Mendez was just eight when she became part of a landmark school desegregation case that helped pave the way for the famous Brown v. Board ruling a decade later. The story of Mendez v. Westminster is told in a new Moments in History video.
Judicial Conference Briefed on the Need for Continued Vigilance on Cybersecurity and Workplace Conduct
Published: September 17, 2024 00:00
The Judiciary has strengthened its IT defenses against cyberattacks, a meeting of the Judicial Conference of the United States was told on Tuesday. But the threat is growing in scale and sophistication, requiring even greater vigilance against attacks from…
Students Have Candid Conversations with the Legal Community
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/09/12/students-have-candid-conversations-legal-community
Published: September 12, 2024 00:00
Students participated in candid conversations about the Constitution with federal judges and attorneys, as a part of the Federal Bar Association’s annual Civics Day.
New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/08/29/new-supreme-court-fellows-begin-term
Published: August 29, 2024 00:00
Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2024-2025 fellowships in September.
Criminal Justice Act: Protecting the Right to Counsel for 60 Years
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/08/15/criminal-justice-act-protecting-right-counsel-60-years
Published: August 15, 2024 00:00
For 60 years, the Criminal Justice Act has ensured that defendants who cannot afford to retain an attorney receive professional legal counsel by providing funding for court-appointed counsel in federal cases.
Applications Open for PACER User Group
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/08/02/applications-open-pacer-user-group
Published: August 2, 2024 00:00
The federal Judiciary is accepting applications for membership in its public user group that provides advice and feedback on ways to improve electronic public access (EPA) services.
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.2 Percent
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/07/25/bankruptcy-filings-rise-162-percent
Published: July 25, 2024 00:00
Personal and business bankruptcy filings rose 16.2 percent in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2024, compared with the previous year.
Probation and Pretrial Officers Help Bring Positive Change in the Community
Published: July 23, 2024 00:00
U.S. probation and pretrial officers must balance two very important goals: protecting public safety and helping people they oversee make positive changes in their lives. In recognition of National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week, a…
2023 Wiretap Report: Intercepts Fall, Arrests Rise
https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/06/28/2023-wiretap-report-intercepts-fall-arrests-rise
Published: June 28, 2024 00:00
Federal and state courts reported a combined 13 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2023, compared with 2022, according to the Judiciary’s 2023 Wiretap Report. Arrests in cases involving electronic surveillance increased, while convictions…