The program that pays court-appointed private attorneys to represent indigent federal criminal defendants has run out…
Category: Justice
2024 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Rise
Federal and state courts reported a combined 9 percent increase in authorized wiretaps in 2024, compared…
The Public Costs of Supervision Versus Detention
For people involved in non-violent criminal cases, supervision not only presents a second chance at a…
New Judiciary Learning Center Opens in Boston
“Through this center, we hope to put the truth of active liberty in action — by…
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…
Bankruptcies Rise 13.1 Percent Over Previous Year
Bankruptcy filings rose 13.1 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2025. That is a…
Judges Bring Oral Arguments to Law School Campuses
The Federal Circuit, located in Washington, D.C., has exclusive nationwide jurisdiction over a variety of subject…
Funding Shortfalls Adversely Affect Key Judiciary Programs
A shortfall in this year’s congressional appropriations is significantly impacting the Judiciary’s ability to ensure security…
Students Get Firsthand Look at Court Careers
Nearly 50 high school students in Washington, D.C. were the latest to experience the program in…
Judiciary Releases Workplace Conduct Report and Employee Survey Results
The federal Judiciary today released the results of its first-ever employee survey exploring workplace issues, along…