Judiciary News - United States Courts
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Read all of the news related to the federal Judiciary's response and recovery during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Courthouse Improvement Projects New federal courthouses are coming online as a result of a $948 million investment by Congress, in late 2015.
US Senate approves bill to create 66 new federal judgeships
WEBAug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bipartisan proposal that would add 66 new judges to understaffed federal district courts around the country over the next...
Statement from President Joe Biden on Confirming 200 Federal Judges
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Biden on Confirming 200 Federal. Judges. Today, we reached another milestone in the effort to protect the freedoms and liberties of all Americans: the confirmation of the 200 th federal...
President Biden Names Eleventh Round of Judicial Nominees
WEBDecember 15, 2021. President Biden Names Eleventh Round of Judicial Nominees. Briefing Room. Statements and Releases. The President is announcing 9 new federal judicial nominees, all of whom are...
Threats to federal judges have more than doubled in 'alarming' …
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of threats targeting federal judges has more than doubled over the last three years amid a surge in violent and harassing messages directed at public officials around the U.S., the head of the U.S. Marshals said in congressional testimony Wednesday.
Biden passes 200th judicial confirmation milestone as election …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · President Joe Biden surpassed a milestone 200th appointment to the federal judiciary on Wednesday as the U.S. Senate confirmed two more of his nominees, exceeding his Republican predecessor...
President Biden Names Eighth Round of Judicial Nominees
WEBSep 30, 2021 · The President is announcing fourteen judicial nominees, including ten new candidates for the federal bench. All of the nominees are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule...
Judiciary Affirms Need for Bill to Protect Federal Judges
WEBJul 14, 2021 · 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.
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During... | United States …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 199 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden administration. Twelve lifetime judges – including three circuit court nominees and nine district court nominees – are eligible for a vote on the Senate floor. -30-.
Confirmed Nominations - United States Senate Committee on …
WEBAnthony J. Brindisi, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York, vice David N. Hurd, retiring. Nomination Number: PN2015-118 Received Date: 07/31/2024