Navigation A total of 19 employees have received the 2023 Director’s Awards, which recognize employees who have exemplified the core values, issues, strategies, and goals of the Judiciary. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Judicial Branch Lowers FY 2024 Funding Request, But Remains Concerned About Budget Shortfall
The Judicial Branch reduced its FY 2024 funding request to Congress by nearly $184 million as part of the regular budget process. But it continued to voice concerns about proposed appropriation levels that are too low to preserve federal courts’ ability “to administer justice effectively and efficiently.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judges Bring Financial Literacy to Florida Veterans
Florida bankruptcy judges are on a mission to empower military veterans with financial literacy. During a series of events scheduled statewide, the judges have partnered with local legal and veterans service organizations to teach valuable skills for making educated financial decisions and avoiding deceptive credit traps. Click Here To Read The Full Article
From the Battlefield to the Bench: Judge Steven Logan
Judge Steven P. Logan’s journey to the bench is a story of valor, perseverance, and determination. He is the subject of a new installment in the Pathways to the Bench video series in which judges talk about challenges they overcame on their way to service as a federal judge. Click Here To Read The Full […]
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 13 Percent
Total bankruptcy filings rose 13 percent, and business bankruptcies rose nearly 30 percent, in the twelve-month period ending Sept. 30, 2023. This continues a moderate rebound after more than a decade of sharply dropping totals. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Jury Service: What to Expect When Answering the Call
When a jury summons could arrive in the mail any day, it helps to know what’s fact and what’s fiction about jury service. A federal judge, juror, and two jury administrators answered frequently asked questions about jury service to dispel misconceptions about serving on a jury. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has named seven new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of six current chairs by one year. The appointments took effect Oct. 1. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Cecilia Altonaga: First Female Cuban American Federal Judge
Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga is still humbled by her appointment in 2003, becoming the first female Cuban American federal judge. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, a new video profile explores Altonaga’s Cuban heritage, her pursuit of a career in law, and her family’s defection from Cuba. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Memphis Students Have Candid Conversations with Federal Judges
More than 300 students in Memphis, Tennessee, participated in candid conversations about the Constitution with federal judges and attorneys as part of Civics Day. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judges Welcome New Citizens at Ballparks
Federal judges presided over naturalization ceremonies at major league ballparks, in a special observation of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day that brought the courts into community settings. Click Here To Read The Full Article