Navigation Senior U.S. District Judge Rya Zobel, who grew up in Nazi Germany and later became the first woman to serve as director of the Federal Judicial Center, is the recipient of the 2020 Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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New Jury Instructions Strengthen Social Media Cautions
A federal Judiciary committee has issued a new set of model jury instructions that federal judges may use to deter jurors from using social media to research or communicate about cases. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judiciary Steps Up Calls to Enact Security Measures
Citing the latest act of violence this year, in which a judge’s family and officers at two federal courthouses have come under attack, the Judiciary has stepped up its call to congressional leaders for a series of safety measures “to protect the safety of the public at our nation’s courthouses.” Click Here To Read The Full […]
Facing Long Post-Hurricane Recovery, Court in La. Gets Help From Friends
Hurricane Laura has left a lasting impact on the Western Louisiana community of Lake Charles, and the federal courthouse could be closed a year or more. Despite the disarray, courts in New Orleans, Texas, and even Alaska have reached out to support the court’s staff in getting back on their feet. Click Here To […]
'All too frequent tragedies demand action to improve judicial security,' Judge tells Judicial Conference
“Four federal judges and three family members have been killed since 1979. These horrific tragedies must stop,” Judge David W. McKeague told the Judicial Conference of the United States today. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'All too frequent tragedies demand action to improve judicial security,' Judge tells Judicial Conference
“Four federal judges and three family members have been killed since 1979. These horrific tragedies must stop,” Judge David W. McKeague told the Judicial Conference of the United States today. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judges Help Students Focus on Meaning of Constitution and Citizenship Day
Federal judges from New York to California are creating online civics opportunities throughout September to help students honor Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, despite the termination of courthouse trips and classroom visits due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Courts Making Juror Safety a Top Priority
A small group of judges around the country have presided over jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number is growing as the backlog of criminal cases becomes an increasing concern among courts acutely aware that defendants are entitled to a fair, impartial, and timely trial. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Congress Urged to Adopt Judicial Security Measures
Citing the recent fatal attack at the home of a federal judge in New Jersey and increasing threats against federal judges, the Judiciary has asked Congress to enact a package of safety measures that would improve security at judges’ homes and at federal courthouses. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Supreme Court Fellows Set to Begin New Term
Four new Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2020-2021 fellowships in September working virtually, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Click Here To Read The Full Article