To celebrate Constitution Day, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California will host a reading of the U.S. Constitution on the plaza of the Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse on Sept. 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. PDT. Watch the livestream at youtube.com/live/MaY_vjVi6….

Sylvia Mendez was just 8 years old when she became part of a landmark school desegregation case in California that helped pave the way for the Brown v. Board ruling a decade later. Learn about the case in a new video. #HispanicHeritageMonth uscourts.gov/news/2024/09/2…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit will hear oral arguments at a special sitting on October 18 at the Bonneville County Courthouse in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Oral arguments will be livestreamed and begin at 9:30 a.m. MDT. Read the full release: cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

Cuauhtémoc Ortega, was reappointed to a 2nd 4-yr term as Federal Public Defender, Central District of CA. “(He) has demonstrated remarkable leadership … as head of the nation’s largest federal defender office. Mr. Ortega has met the highest standards.” cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

U.S. District Court Judge Diane J. Humetewa will deliver the 145th Justice Jackson Lecture on Oct. 18. Her lecture will focus on building public trust and confidence in the courts. Register to watch the livestream: unr.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Open for Entries cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

The 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest is now accepting essay and video entries from high school students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the Ninth Circuit. Essay and video winners at the circuit level will share $11,400 in total cash prizes! cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

The 9th Circuit’s Public Information & Community Outreach (PICO) Committee held a unique online symposium to share knowledge about how courts & judges can inspire involvement & educate the public on the role & importance of courts. Full article (2 min). ca9.uscourts.gov/circuit-execut…

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest offers cash prizes. Contest theme - "When Duty Calls: Why Exercising the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is Important to Me" ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest/.

Federal Public Defender Salina M. Kanai, Dist. of Hawai'i, has been reappointed to a second 4-year term. “Salina Kanai has done a terrific job leading the District of Hawai'i Federal Public Defender Office,” said Circuit Judge Kim McLane Wardlaw. Release: cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit will hold a special sitting on Feb. 19 at El Centro U.S. Courthouse in El Centro, CA. Oral arguments begin at 10 am PST, Suite 220, 2003 W Adams Ave. A valid photo ID is required for admittance. Full release: cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a special sitting Mar. 5 at the Univ. of Nevada/Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law. Arguments start at 9:30 & will also be livestreamed. A valid photo ID is required for admittance. Read the full release here: cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

The 2025 9th Circuit Civics Contest deadline is now Fri. Mar. 14. An annual essay & video contest open to 9th circuit high school students. Details cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…. Themed “When Duty Calls: Why Exercising the Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship is Important to Me.”

There's still time for high school students in Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon and Washington state to enter the 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. Extended deadline March 14, 2025. ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest/

Externships with judges are a great way to get practical experience in the law. Check out judges talking about how they hire & train externs, & former externs talking about the value of externing to enhance knowledge, writing skills and job opportunities. youtube.com/watch?v=RhqXx5…

Bankruptcy Judge Timothy W. Dore, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington was reappointed to a second 14-year term effective April 4, 2025. Judge Dore was first appointed to the bankruptcy court in 2011. cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit will hear oral arguments during a special sitting on April 22 @ Univ. of Idaho College of Law, Moscow, Idaho. Oral arguments will be livestreamed & begin @ 10 a.m. A valid photo ID is required for admittance. cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

Bankruptcy Judge William Lafferty III was reappointed to a 2nd 14-year term to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern Dist. of CA. First appointed to the bankruptcy court in 2011, he has served on the 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel since 2016. cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

A warm thank you to all the students who participated in the 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest! Competition was, as always, strong. The Ninth Circuit received 885 essays and 126 video entries which are now being reviewed for final judging. cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…

Winners Announced! High school & homeschooled students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada & Washington state won the 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest! The students will share a total of $11,400. Read the full release: cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/ce9/…