Navigation The program that pays court-appointed private attorneys to represent indigent federal criminal defendants has run out of money, starting the clock on a painful three-month delay in paying these attorneys and their related service providers for constitutionally mandated legal work. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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2024 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Rise
Federal and state courts reported a combined 9 percent increase in authorized wiretaps in 2024, compared with 2023, according to the Judiciary’s 2024 Wiretap Report. Click Here To Read The Full Article
The Public Costs of Supervision Versus Detention
For people involved in non-violent criminal cases, supervision not only presents a second chance at a productive life but saves taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars compared to the costs associated with incarceration. Click Here To Read The Full Article
New Judiciary Learning Center Opens in Boston
The Stephen G. Breyer Community Learning Center on Courts and the Constitution, which officially opened on March 25, offers civics education activities for learners of all ages and backgrounds throughout the First Circuit. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judicial Branch Seeks $9.4 Billion in FY 2026 Budget Request
Two federal judges told Congress that the Judiciary has been negatively affected by two straight years of flat funding in most accounts, and they said a 9.3 percent increase in appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year is needed to ensure that the Judiciary can perform its essential constitutional functions. Click Here To Read The Full […]