Lower Federal Courts

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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The Critically Important DC Circuit Court

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

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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