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The judicial branch wants Congress to know its budget has put judge safety at risk when threats are already up
The federal judiciary said a shortfall in congressional funding this year is hampering the judicial branch's ability to ...
The Gazette12d
Iowa judicial leaders plan court fees fix while state lawmakers press for proof of no fraud
During Wednesday’s hearing, Judicial Branch officials said they plan next year to propose legislation that would simplify the ...
The Quad-City Times12d
Iowa lawmakers seek proof that court fee debacle didn’t involve fraud
Judicial Branch officials fielded questions from lawmakers on the Iowa House Oversight Committee during a two-hour hearing ...
The Virginian-Pilot16d
Column: Judicial independence necessary to U.S. democracy
To borrow a phrase from the distinguished jurist Learned Hand, “Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it.” Judicial independence, ...
WMUR10d
Judicial branch appeals to NH Senate over House budget that would mean major cuts
THAT’S BECAUSE THE STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL APPROVED BY THE HOUSE WOULD CUT JUDICIAL BRANCH SPENDING BY 10%. THE CHIEF JUSTICE SAYS THAT WOULD MEAN CLOSING MULTIPLE COURTHOUSES, MULTIPLE YEAR ...