Judiciary News
African American History Month: Six Judges' Journeys Recall Civil Rights Era
Published onFebruary 5, 2015
February is African American History Month, and video profiles of six African American federal judges offer a dramatic view of the changes experienced by individuals and a nation during the Civil Rights era.
Bankruptcy Filings Drop Nearly 13 Percent in Calendar Year 2014
Published onJanuary 28, 2015
During the 12-month period ending December 31, 2014, 936,795 cases were filed in federal bankruptcy courts, down from the 1,071,932 bankruptcy cases filed in calendar year 2013—a 12.6 percent drop in filings.
'Pathways' Video: Judge Nguyen Cites Lessons in Family's Flight from Vietnam
Published onJanuary 22, 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Jacqueline Nguyen, whose family fled to America from South Vietnam, is the subject of a newly released edition of Pathways to the Bench, a U.S. Courts video series in which federal judges talk about challenges that helped prepare them to serve justice.
Chief Judge Swears in Hawaii Congressman
Published onJanuary 21, 2015
Chief Judge Susan Oki Mollway of the District of Hawaii administered the Oath of Office to Congressman Mark Takai of Hawaii on January 16, 2015, in front of nearly 400 well-wishers at the federal courthouse in Honolulu.
Court's Legacy Intertwined With Martin Luther King Jr.'s
Published onJanuary 15, 2015
As the nation celebrates Martin Luther King's birthday, a federal court in Alabama takes pride in its own contribution to civil rights.
First Year of Space-Cutting Initiative Yields Major Successes
Published onJanuary 8, 2015
The federal Judiciary has made major strides in the first year of a five-year campaign to reduce court building space by 3 percent.
2014 Year-End Judiciary Report Focuses on Technology
Published onDecember 31, 2014
Chief Justice Roberts has issued his 2014 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, focusing on information technology.
On Topic: Judicial Engagement with Congress and the Public
Published onDecember 17, 2014
In this episode of “On Topic” we talk about relationships, specifically the relationship between the federal courts and Congress. We’ll also look at civic engagement — how the courts reach, and teach the media and the public.
Judiciary’s FY 2015 Funding Meets Needs
Published onDecember 15, 2014
The Judiciary will receive $6.7 billion in discretionary appropriations, a 2.8 percent, or $182 million, increase above FY 2014 discretionary funding. The FY 2015 level is essentially equal to the Judiciary’s re-estimated FY 2015 funding request.
U.S. Courts Honor 225th Anniversary of Judiciary Act
Published onDecember 11, 2014
Federal courts, including three of the nation’s oldest, recently celebrated anniversaries focusing on the Judiciary’s heritage.
Amended Rules Effective December 1, 2014
Published onDecember 1, 2014
A number of amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure and official bankruptcy forms became effective December 1, 2014.
Video, Web Activities Celebrate Bill of Rights Day
Published onNovember 24, 2014
New Court Fees to Take Effect Dec. 1
Published onNovember 19, 2014
Several changes to U.S. Courts’ Miscellaneous Fee Schedules, including two bankruptcy fee adjustments, will take effect Dec. 1, under amendments approved in September by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
Video: Nation’s ‘Mother Court’ Celebrates 225th Anniversary
Published onNovember 13, 2014
The nation's first-ever federal court session, held in November 1789, is honored at a Manhattan ceremony, as shown in a newly released Judiciary Now video