Judiciary News
WWII Profile: Jack B. Weinstein
Published onJune 16, 2014
In this interview, U.S. District Judge Jack B. Weinstein of the Eastern District of New York recounts his World War II combat experience and subsequent judicial career. Judge Weinstein, who sits in Brooklyn, served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946, retiring as a Lieutenant.
WWII Profile: Arthur D. Spatt
Published onJune 16, 2014
U.S. District Judge Arthur D. Spatt of the Eastern District of New York was a navigation petty officer in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, retiring as a Quartermaster Second Class. He sits in Central Islip, N.Y.
WWII Profile: Leonard D. Wexler
Published onJune 16, 2014
In this interview, U.S. District Judge Leonard D. Wexler of the Eastern District of New York recounts his World War II combat experience and subsequent judicial career. Judge Wexler, who sits in Central Islip, N.Y., served as a private in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945.
Still Serving Their Country: Nearly 70 WWII Veterans Remain on Federal Bench
Published onJune 16, 2014
Seven decades after D-Day, nearly 70 World War II veterans continue to serve on the federal bench, and many carry full workloads, even in their 80s and 90s.
WWII Profile: Arthur L. Alarcon
Published onJune 16, 2014
In this audio interview, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Arthur L. Alarcon of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recounts his World War II combat experience and subsequent judicial career. Judge Alarcon, who sits in Los Angeles, served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946, retiring as a staff sergeant.
WWII Profile: Dickinson R. Debevoise
Published onJune 16, 2014
In this audio interview, U.S. District Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise of the District of New Jersey recounts his World War II combat experience and subsequent judicial career. Judge Debeboise, who sits in Newark, N.J., served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945, retiring as a sergeant.
WWII Profile: S. Arthur Spiegel
Published onJune 16, 2014
In this audio interview, U.S. District Judge S. Arthur Spiegel of the Southern District of Ohio recounts his World War II combat experience and subsequent judicial career. Judge Spiegel, who sits in Cincinnati, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942-1946, retiring as a Captain.
WWII Profile: Tom Stagg
Published onJune 16, 2014
In this audio interview, U.S. District Judge Tom Stagg of the Western District of Louisiana recounts his World War II combat experience and subequent judicial career. Judge Stagg, who sits in Shreveport, La., served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946, retiring as an infantry captain.
Se Habla Español: Voice Case Information System Adds Spanish Response
Published onJune 13, 2014
An interactive voice response system for bankruptcy case information now provides case information to callers in Spanish.
Judiciary Supports Sentencing Amendment Retroactivity with Delayed Implementation, Training
Published onJune 10, 2014
The federal judiciary, which administers the federal probation system, supports retroactive application of a proposed amendment to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines that would lower penalties for most drug offenses.
Over Two Decades, Civil Rights Cases Rise 27 Percent
Published onJune 9, 2014
Civil rights-related filings in the federal courts began to climb soon after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law, jumping from 709 cases in 1964 to 1,123 cases by 1965.
On Topic: Computers to the Cloud, IT in the Federal Courts
Published onJune 4, 2014
In a new "On Topic", we'll talk about computers, videoconferencing, the cloud —in short, Information Technology. Judge Thomas Hardiman, chair of the Judicial Conference Committee on Information Technology, is our guest.
Warning! Arrest Warrant Scam
Published onJune 2, 2014
You’ve received a warrant by fax or email saying a federal law enforcement officer or an attorney for the government wants to arrest you. Charges may be for money laundering or bank fraud, or missed jury duty. To avoid arrest, the warrant says, send money.
High School Students Celebrate Impartial Judiciary
Published onMay 29, 2014
In celebration of the 225th anniversary of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789, the Federal Judges Association and the Federal Bar Association have teamed up to sponsor a nationwide essay contest for high school students.
Documentary Looks at Re-Entry Program
Published onMay 22, 2014
Offenders coming out of prison often struggle to find housing, employment, and to reconnect with family. Many fail and, falling back on old behaviors, offend again. A documentary focuses on a program in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania that helps offenders reintegrate into society.