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Judiciary Releases Annual Report and Judicial Business Data
The Judiciary today released its Annual Report providing detailed information about mission critical initiatives that advanced over the course of 2023, including efforts to enhance the court system’s physical and information technology security and modernize its IT systems.
New Court Programs Inspire Students to Enter Legal Profession
Federal judges across the country are partnering with local bar associations, community groups, and schools to bring programs like these to high school students in the communities they serve.
Judge Raymond Lohier Shares His Immigration Story and the Diverse Perspective it Brings
A new video profile explores Judge Raymond J. Lohier, Jr.’s, Haitian and Caribbean heritage and the story of how his family came to America.
Judge and Jury: What Ga. Jurists Learned From Being Summoned to Jury Duty
“I tell trial lawyers all the time: ‘Look at the jurors.’ It’s shocking how many lawyers are trying cases, and don’t ever look over the jury to see what’s going on,” former DeKalb County State Court Judge Dax Lopez said.