Navigation Federal judges and court staff in Manhattan recently celebrated two dozen individuals’ successful transition back into the community after prison, thanks to a specialized program to help high-risk former offenders maintain crime-free lives. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Judiciary Seeks $1.54 Billion for Infrastructure
Citing “crucial infrastructure needs for courthouse security, courthouse construction, and information technology,” the Judiciary is asking Congress for $1.54 billion as part of any infrastructure bill enacted by the legislative branch. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judiciary Affirms Need for Bill to Protect Federal Judges
The federal Judiciary has voiced its support for newly introduced legislation to protect federal judges, saying action by Congress is needed to prevent tragedies like the one a year ago when the son of a judge in New Jersey was shot and killed by a disgruntled litigant. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judges Welcome New Americans at Wrigley Field
In the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, two federal judges welcomed 172 immigrants from 45 countries as newly minted United States citizens, during an Independence Day weekend naturalization ceremony hosted at the home of the Chicago Cubs, on Friday, July 2. Click Here To Read The Full Article
2020 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Decrease
Federal and state courts reported a combined 26 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2020, compared with 2019, according to the Judiciary’s 2020 Wiretap Report. Convictions in cases involving electronic surveillance also decreased. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judge Jack Weinstein Mourned as Champion of Justice
Since the death of Judge Jack B. Weinstein on June 15 at age 99, his legendary life and legal career have been celebrated by fellow judges, who hailed him as a role model and champion of justice, and others of more humble standing who remember him as an “incredibly thoughtful” gentleman who stood up for […]
Court Intervention Teams Target Substance Abuse
Two specialized programs in the Northern District of California are harnessing local resources to help high-risk individuals rebuild their lives. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Robert Katzmann, Judge and Civics Advocate, Dies at 68
Robert A. Katzmann, a former chief judge of the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and a tireless, impassioned advocate of civics education, died June 9. He was 68. Click Here To Read The Full Article
U.S. Judicial Conference Urges Senate to Back Security Funding
Citing a growing danger to federal judges and courthouses, the Judicial Conference of the United States has asked the U.S. Senate to support a total of $182.5 million in supplemental funding to bolster security. Click Here To Read The Full Article
As COVID-19 Cases Fall, Juries Get Back to Work
As coronavirus (COVID-19) case totals continue to decline in the United States, federal courts are rapidly expanding the number of jury trials and other in-person activities. Click Here To Read The Full Article