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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 of flat funding in most accounts, and they said a 9.3 percent increase in appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year is needed to ensure that the Judiciary can perform its essential constitutional functions. Click Here To Read The Full […]

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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 similar rate of acceleration as in the Dec. 31, 2024, quarterly report, but new bankruptcy cases remain significantly lower than after the 2007-08 Great Recession. Click Here To Read The Full Article

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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 at courthouses at a time of rising threats to federal judges and impairing efforts to provide critical legal defense services to people who can’t afford to hire lawyers. Click Here To Read The Full Article

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Students Get Firsthand Look at Court Careers

Instead of learning about the Judiciary through social media or courtroom dramas on TV, students are entering federal courthouses to engage with judges and court professionals on careers in the courts — learning valuable legal and life skills along the way. Click Here To Read The Full Article

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