Navigation “Four federal judges and three family members have been killed since 1979. These horrific tragedies must stop,” Judge David W. McKeague told the Judicial Conference of the United States today. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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'All too frequent tragedies demand action to improve judicial security,' Judge tells Judicial Conference
“Four federal judges and three family members have been killed since 1979. These horrific tragedies must stop,” Judge David W. McKeague told the Judicial Conference of the United States today. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judges Help Students Focus on Meaning of Constitution and Citizenship Day
Federal judges from New York to California are creating online civics opportunities throughout September to help students honor Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, despite the termination of courthouse trips and classroom visits due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Courts Making Juror Safety a Top Priority
A small group of judges around the country have presided over jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number is growing as the backlog of criminal cases becomes an increasing concern among courts acutely aware that defendants are entitled to a fair, impartial, and timely trial. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Congress Urged to Adopt Judicial Security Measures
Citing the recent fatal attack at the home of a federal judge in New Jersey and increasing threats against federal judges, the Judiciary has asked Congress to enact a package of safety measures that would improve security at judges’ homes and at federal courthouses. Click Here To Read The Full Article