US Senate unanimously passed JUDGES Act of 2024, creating 63 permanent and 3 temporary judgeships.

The US Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan JUDGES Act of 2024, creating 63 permanent and 3 temporary judgeships on federal trial courts, the first time since the 1990s that Congress has created additional district court judgeships. The bill, which aligns with recommendations from the 2023 Judicial Conference of the United States, aims to address judicial emergencies and shortages across the country. It will now be considered by the House of Representatives.

August 01, 2024
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