Navigation When U.S. District Judge Richard W. Story observed a nationwide trend showing that a troubling percentage of citizens are unaware of their rights and the role of the Judiciary, he decided to take action to address this civics deficit. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Cybersecurity Measures Strengthened in Light of Attacks on Judiciary’s Case Management System
The federal Judiciary is taking additional steps to strengthen protections for sensitive case documents in response to recent escalated cyberattacks of a sophisticated and persistent nature on its case management system. The Judiciary is also further enhancing security of the system and to block future attacks, and it is prioritizing working with courts to mitigate […]
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 11.5 Percent Over Previous Year
Personal and business bankruptcy filings rose 11.5 percent in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2025, compared with the previous year. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Funding Crisis Leaves Defense Lawyers Working Without Pay
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
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