Tag:federal judges

What’s in the Federal Judiciary’s $9.1 Billion Budget Request?

The federal judiciary announced it’s seeking $9.1 billion in discretionary funding from Congress for fiscal year 2024, an increase of 8%.

Senators Recommend Colorado Federal Judge Candidates

Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper recommended Rob Addy, Judge Kato Crews and Judge Gordon Gallagher.

Politics Play a Role in Judicial Diversity, Panel Says

A panel of speakers hosted by the ABA discussed the history, hurdles and current state of diversity on the bench.

Federal Judges Request Funds to Keep Up With Security Risks, Growing Workload and Other Concerns

Federal judges asked for increased funding for the judicial branch to keep up cyber security concerns, staffing shortages and more.

Federal Judge Invalidates Controversial Trump Clean Water Act Rule

A federal judge in Arizona nullified Monday the Trump-era rule that eliminated Clean Water Act protections for a huge swath of the West.

Judicial Conference of the U.S. Seeks Congressional OK for Security Spending

The federal judiciary is urging Congress to include funds for courthouse security and the protection for the next fiscal year.

Lee Confirmed to 2nd Circuit as Fourth Biden Appeals Court Judge

The nomination of Eunice Lee to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was approved by the Senate on a 50-47 vote.

Congress Ponders Whether to Add More U.S. District Judges as Caseloads Rise

With rising cases, Congressional leaders debate adding new District Judges to courtrooms around the country.