Tag:federal courts
Features
Diverse Biden Appeals Court Choices Reflect Varied Backgrounds, Professional Experiences
As President Joe Biden fills more than a dozen seats on federal appeals courts, his nominations show varied experience and diversity.
News
Senate Confirms Jackson, First Biden Appeals Court Choice
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first U.S appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s administration in a 53-46 vote.
News
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Rossman Nomination
Veronica Rossman testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday as the panel considered whether to recommend her confirmation.
News
Senate Ends Filibuster on Jackson, Biden’s First Appeals Court Nominee and Readies Vote to Confirm Third Federal District Court Pick
The Senate decided Thursday to end debate on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Courts
Federal Courts Weigh in on Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Several federal court decisions cast doubt on race and sex preferences in a program to give financial help to the nation’s restaurants.
Courts
Biden Nominates Veronica Rossman for 10th Circuit Seat
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has nominated Veronica Rossman, a veteran criminal defense lawyer from Denver, to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court...
Courts
Climate Change Case to Impact Others Questioning Oil Company Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Dec. 19 in case that could affect climate change lawsuits filed by local governments nationwide
Courts
Aid-in-Dying Lawsuit Returns to State Court
A lawsuit over a doctor’s right to prescribe aid-in-dying medication to a terminally ill patient was kicked back to state court Oct. 4 after...