Lower Federal Courts

The Critically Important DC Circuit Court

Despite progressive victories in 2012, the Right’s outsized influence on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit gives it the power to undermine progressive laws and thwart the agenda that Americans elected President Obama to pursue.

1000-Day Judicial Vacancy in Georgia

Fri, 05/24/2013 - 3:54pm — Paul

Georgia's senators are keeping President Obama's 11th Circuit Court nominee from even having a committee hearing.

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McConnell Bobs and Weaves on Judicial Nominations

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 5:39pm — Paul

McConnell tries & fails to justify filibuster of DC Circuit nominee Srinivasan, and throws a GOP-supported 10th Circuit nominee under the bus in the process.

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The Wall St. Journal's Bizarre Attack on Potential DC Circuit Nominations

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 2:37pm — Paul

The Journal calls Obama a "king" for planning to make nominations to fill D.C. Circuit judgeships as Congress has mandated.

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GOP Obstruction of Judicial Nominees Continues

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 1:39pm — Paul

Republicans have yet to allow votes on all the judicial nominees who were left pending on the floor at the end of the previous Congress.

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DC Circuit Strikes Another Blow Against Working People

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 4:19pm — Paul

The DC Circuit says a rule requiring businesses to inform workers of their legal rights unconstitutionally forces businesses into compelled speech.

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Republicans Seek to Rig the DC Circuit Court

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 5:09pm — Paul

GOP bill would delete three of the vacancies on the DC Circuit so President Obama would be unable to restore balance to this extremely influential court.

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Courts Without Judges, Per the GOP Plan

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 5:27pm — Paul

The NY Times explains how Republican obstructionism is the main cause of the judicial vacancy crisis, which is undermining our system of justice.

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Using the Courts to Derail Reform

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 4:08pm — Paul

Powerful financial entities are turning to conservative judges to undermine the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.

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Good-Bye, Judge Cebull

Wed, 04/03/2013 - 3:08pm — Paul

Before a confidential order and memorandum from a federal judicial disciplinary body becomes public, the notorious Judge Cebull changes plans and announces his retirement.

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Obama Talks to Senators About Broken Judicial Confirmation Process

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 3:43pm — Paul

Republicans ended their year-long blockade of an unopposed circuit court nominee after unjustly torpedoing another with a filibuster.

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Obama Condemns Filibuster of His DC Circuit Court Nominee

Wed, 03/06/2013 - 3:27pm — Paul

President Obama specifically cites the obstruction of the three remaining Republican members of the "Gang of 14."

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GOP Talking Points Against Caitlin Halligan Are Off to a Bad Start

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 7:27pm — Paul

The two opening paragraphs make clear that the entire document needs to be taken with more than a grain of salt.

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Happy Anniversary, Judge Cebull

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 7:01pm — Paul

Judge Cebull remains on the bench a year after his now-notorious racist e-mail was exposed.

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Sequestering Justice

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 6:51pm — Paul

Two senior judges spell out the damage sequestration would do to our nation's courts.

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When the Judicial Nominations Process Works

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 7:48pm — Paul

The filling of an 8th Circuit vacancy is proceeding apace due to commitment and cooperation among the White House and both of Iowa's senators.

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Caitlin Halligan Belongs on the DC Circuit

Fri, 02/15/2013 - 5:28pm — Paul

Caitlin Halligan has excelled throughout her career and clearly understands how the law affects everyday people.

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White House Speaks Out for Judicial Nominees

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 4:56pm — Paul

After committee approval of several judicial nominees, including for the DC Circuit, the Obama Administration urges Senate action on judges.

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More Vacancies Mean More Work for DC Circuit Judges

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 9:55am — Paul

The number of pending cases per active DC Circuit judge is far higher now than when Bush's nominees were confirmed.

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Hearing for a Diverse Group of Judicial Nominees

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 7:43pm — Paul

The nominees at today's Judiciary Committee hearing exemplify Obama's commitment to increasing personal and professional diversity in the federal judiciary.

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Lower Federal Courts

The Critically Important DC Circuit Court

1000-Day Judicial Vacancy in Georgia

McConnell Bobs and Weaves on Judicial Nominations

The Wall St. Journal's Bizarre Attack on Potential DC Circuit Nominations

GOP Obstruction of Judicial Nominees Continues

DC Circuit Strikes Another Blow Against Working People

Republicans Seek to Rig the DC Circuit Court

Courts Without Judges, Per the GOP Plan

Using the Courts to Derail Reform

Good-Bye, Judge Cebull

Obama Talks to Senators About Broken Judicial Confirmation Process

Obama Condemns Filibuster of His DC Circuit Court Nominee

GOP Talking Points Against Caitlin Halligan Are Off to a Bad Start

Happy Anniversary, Judge Cebull

Sequestering Justice

When the Judicial Nominations Process Works

Caitlin Halligan Belongs on the DC Circuit

White House Speaks Out for Judicial Nominees

More Vacancies Mean More Work for DC Circuit Judges

Hearing for a Diverse Group of Judicial Nominees