US Federal Courts

• New Supreme Court Fellows Set to Begin Term

  Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2026-2027 fellowships in September.

• From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from Courts with the Next Generation

  Annabel Rodriguez grew up in Boston in a Spanish-speaking home where, from childhood, she was the family translator and advocate. She didn’t think a career in law was within her reach until she got a unique opportunity in college to enroll in a fellowship at the federal courthouse.

• Statement of Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr., Director of the AO, Regarding Introduction of the Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act

• Federal Circuit Celebrates Independence Day Anniversary Through History and Civic Learning

  On the eve of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day, in the nation’s capital, the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law invited the public to the Justice Up Close, History All Around civics program to explore how law, innovation, science, and civic action have shaped the nation.

• Bankruptcies Rise 12.2 Percent

  Bankruptcy filings rose 12.2 percent during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026.

• 2025 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Fall

  Federal and state courts reported a combined 24 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2025, compared with 2024, according to the Judiciary’s 2025 Wiretap Report.

• Judiciary Approves Funding for Case Management and Public Access Modernization

  To fund the accelerated initiative to modernize and strengthen the security of its case management and public access system, the Judiciary is implementing a modest temporary increase in fees for electronic access to court records beginning on Jan. 1, 2027.

• Objection! How the Federal Rules of Evidence Promote Fair Trials

  U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman and Professor Daniel J. Capra reflect on the impact of unification of the rules of evidence and how the Judiciary’s rule-making process ensures that the Federal Rules of Evidence keep up with the times.

• Bankruptcies Increase 11.9 Percent

  Bankruptcy filings increased 11.9 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2026.

• Judges Outline Accelerated Modernization of Case Management System

  A new more secure case management system for the Judiciary is on the horizon under an accelerated schedule, two federal judges told the Judicial Conference of the United States today.