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...
The federal courts are full of judges who could retire but won’t ...
WEBAug 25, 2024 · Democrats were able to get President Joe Biden to step aside after a pressure campaign. But it’s much more difficult to force out a federal judge.
Judiciary News - United States Courts
WEB6 days ago · Federal and state courts reported a combined 13 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2023, compared with 2022, according to the Judiciary’s 2023 Wiretap Report. Arrests in cases involving electronic surveillance increased, while convictions decreased.
Biden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their …
WEBNov 15, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced five nominees to federal judgeships, including the first Muslim-American on any circuit court, looking to add to more than 150 of his judicial selections …
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...
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 …
TikTok asks federal appeals court to overturn ban : NPR
WEB6 days ago · TikTok asked a panel of federal appeal judges on Monday to overturn a law that would ban the app in the U.S. by January unless it fully divests from its Beijing-based parent company. ByteDance ...
U.S. Supreme Court | Latest Updates | AP News - Associated Press News
WEB5 days ago · Read the latest U.S. Supreme Court news, from cases and rulings to new nominees and confirmations. Get all of the most up-to-date coverage from AP News.
Exclusive: Threats to US federal judges double since 2021, driven …
WEBWASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Serious threats to U.S. federal judges have more than doubled over the past three years, part of a growing wave of politically driven violence, according to U.S....
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.