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...
Judiciary News - United States Courts
WEBRead 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 …
The Senate has confirmed 200 federal judges under the Biden ...
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Biden has emphasized adding more female and minority judges to the federal bench. On that front, 127 of the 200 judges confirmed to the bench are women.
The next president is poised to inherit the fewest judicial vacancies ...
WEB2 days ago · WASHINGTON — The next president is on track to enter office with the fewest number of vacant federal judgeships to fill in more than three decades, the culmination of both parties diverging...
US Senate panel advances bipartisan bill to create new judgeships
WEBJune 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel on Thursday advanced bipartisan legislation that would add 66 new judges to understaffed federal district courts in states, including California,...
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....
Statement from President Joe Biden on Confirming 200 Federal Judges
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Today, we reached another milestone in the effort to protect the freedoms and liberties of all Americans: the confirmation of the 200 th federal judge since I took office.
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WEBRead 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.
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.
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.