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District Court Gives Students Insider’s View of the Judiciary, Careers in Law
As a teenager, Taisha Sturdivant was a bright kid who loved to read, yet her circumstances conspired to limit her future prospects. With the help of mentors and her own determination, she enrolled in an interactive fellowship with the Massachusetts federal court. Today, she is a successful real estate attorney specializing in affordable housing.
Omicron Puts Strain on Jury Trials
After more than a year of working to conduct justice in the face of a global pandemic, federal courts are being buffeted by omicron, whose rapid speed of transmission is making jury trials more vulnerable to COVID-19 interruptions.
Judiciary Urges Dialogue on Electronic Case Files Bills, Seeks Delay in Action
The Judiciary sent letters to Congress this week urging lawmakers to defer action on pending bills affecting the federal courts’ electronic records management system until a “meaningful two-way dialogue” between the two branches of government can take place to resolve important concerns.
Chief Justice Roberts Issues 2021 Year-End Report
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has issued his 2021 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary.