Judges are engaging with students to teach them valuable legal and life skills through the Judiciary’s Candid Conversations program.
Category: Federal
Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has named five new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of five current chairs by one year. The appointments took effect Oct. 1.
Mendez v. Westminster: How a Young Girl’s Courage Transformed Schools
Sylvia Mendez was just eight when she became part of a landmark school desegregation case that helped pave the way for the famous Brown v. Board ruling a decade later. The story of Mendez v. Westminster is told in a new Moments in History video.
Judicial Conference Briefed on the Need for Continued Vigilance on Cybersecurity and Workplace Conduct
The Judiciary has strengthened its IT defenses against cyberattacks, a meeting of the Judicial Conference of the United States was told on Tuesday. But the threat is growing in scale and sophistication, requiring even greater vigilance against attacks from individuals and unfriendly nations.
Students Have Candid Conversations with the Legal Community
Students participated in candid conversations about the Constitution with federal judges and attorneys, as a part of the Federal Bar Association’s annual Civics Day.
New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term
Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2024-2025 fellowships in September.