Criminal justice isn't the only judicial area being affected by the sequester. Chief Judge Preska reveals the impacts on the bankruptcy court and consequently the business community.
The Brennan Center submitted testimony in support of the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013, legislation that would create much needed judgeships in the federal courts.
Democrats and Republicans recently reached an agreement to move forward on confirming certain stalled executive branch nominees. But before we begin celebrating, it is worth noting that judges were not part of the deal.
By delaying the administration of justice, by thwarting the principles of finality and certainty, judicial vacancies, especially at the trial court level, cause real harm both to the American people and to the free market.
Unusually high judicial vacancy levels coupled with unprecedented workloads are burdening federal district courts like never before. The President and Congress need to act now to fill these seats.
